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To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the death penalty for anyone who knowingly deals fentanyl to a person who dies from the use of such fentanyl.
5/13/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8766
The bill titled "To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the death penalty for anyone who knowingly deals fentanyl to a person who dies from the use of such fentanyl" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8766 on May 12, 2026.
Current Status of Bill HR 8766
Bill HR 8766 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8766 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8766'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 May 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8766
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8766
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8766
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the death penalty for anyone who knowingly deals fentanyl to a person who dies from the use of such fentanyl.
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the death penalty for anyone who knowingly deals fentanyl to a person who dies from the use of such fentanyl.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8766
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