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Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2025

6/26/2025, 3:11 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3764

The bill titled "To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for punishment for the knowing distribution of fentanyl, if death results, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 3764 in the 119th Congress, and introduced on June 5, 2025, aims to address the distribution of fentanyl by proposing amendments to the Controlled Substances Act. The specific directives likely focus on imposing penalties for the intentional distribution of fentanyl leading to death, among other related purposes outlined in the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 3764

Bill HR 3764 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2025. Bill HR 3764 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 5, 2025.  Bill HR 3764's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3764

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
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 3764

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3764

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for punishment for the knowing distribution of fentanyl, if death results, and for other purposes.
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for punishment for the knowing distribution of fentanyl, if death results, and for other purposes.

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