Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

1/18/2024, 6:03 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 916

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023

This bill makes the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death a first degree murder.

An individual who is guilty of first degree murder by distributing fentanyl is subject to death or life in prison.

Current Status of Bill HR 916

Bill HR 916 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HR 916 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023.  Bill HR 916's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 916

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 916

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Criminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesViolent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 916

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023To punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder.
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