Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 614 Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 614

Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023

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 December 31, 2024.

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Current Status of Bill S 614

Bill S 614 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 614 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 614's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 614

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 614

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 614

Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023

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.