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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
13Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 916
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Violent crime
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 916
Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023
Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2023
To punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 916
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