Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
- Last Action
- 3/25/2021
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-25 (00)
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues 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.
Cosponsors (10)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Mike Braun (R-IN)
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
- Tom Cotton (R-AR)
- Joni Ernst (R-IA)
- James Lankford (R-OK)
- Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
- Patrick Toomey (R-PA)
- Richard Burr (R-NC)
- Roger Marshall (R-KS)
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