S. 4984 · 117th Congress
Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tom Cotton
- Introduced
- 2022-09-28
- Latest action
- 2022-09-28 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Zero Tolerance for Deceptive Fentanyl Trafficking Act
This bill adds five fentanyl analogues and the entire category of fentanyl-related substances to 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.
Additionally, the bill establishes a new criminal offense and penalties with respect to the deceptive sale of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or fentanyl-related substances.