Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3215 Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3215

The Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3215, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to combat the trafficking of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths in the United States.

The bill proposes several measures to address the issue of fentanyl trafficking. One key provision is the establishment of harsher penalties for individuals caught trafficking fentanyl. This includes longer prison sentences and higher fines for those convicted of fentanyl-related offenses.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased resources and funding for law enforcement agencies to better track and intercept fentanyl shipments. This includes providing training and equipment to help officers identify and seize fentanyl before it reaches the streets. The Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act also aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in order to more effectively target and dismantle fentanyl trafficking networks. This includes sharing information and intelligence to better understand the scope and scale of the problem. Overall, the goal of the Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act is to crack down on the illegal trafficking of fentanyl and reduce the harm it causes to individuals and communities across the country. By implementing stricter penalties, providing more resources to law enforcement, and improving coordination between agencies, this bill seeks to make a meaningful impact in the fight against fentanyl trafficking.

Congressional Summary of HR 3215

Fentanyl Trafficker Elimination Act

This bill increases the term of imprisonment for drug trafficking offenses involving large quantities of fentanyl or fentanyl analogues.

Specifically, the bill requires life imprisonment for illegally importing or exporting, or illegally manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, 400 grams or more of fentanyl or 100 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue, regardless of prior offenses or if death or serious bodily injury occurs. (Currently, such offenses carry a minimum sentence of 10 years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment for a first offense; penalties increase with subsequent offenses or if death or serious bodily injury occurs.)

Current Status of Bill HR 3215

Bill HR 3215 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3215 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3215's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 12, 2023