S. 165 · 119th Congress
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ron Johnson
- Introduced
- 2025-01-21
- Latest action
- 2025-01-21 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
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.
Fentanyl-related substances are currently regulated under schedule I through a temporary order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The temporary order expires on March 31, 2025.