Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3457 Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2022, 11:07 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3457

Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2022

This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.

The temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act expires on February 18, 2022.

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Current Status of Bill S 3457

Bill S 3457 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2022. Bill S 3457 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on January 10, 2022. Bill S 3457's most recent activity was Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237. as of January 18, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3457

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3457

Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2022

A bill to codify the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances by adding fentanyl-related substances to schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.