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Combating Fentanyl: New Substances Added to Controlled List

This act aims to expand the list of controlled substances to include new fentanyl variants and related substances. This means that possession, production, and distribution of these substances will be subject to severe penalties, intended to limit their availability and combat overdoses. These changes may impact public safety by reducing the threat associated with the illegal trade of these dangerous substances.
Key points
Adds numerous new fentanyl variants and related substances to the list of controlled substances.
All these substances will be treated as Schedule I drugs, meaning the highest level of control and most severe penalties.
The goal is to limit the availability of dangerous substances and reduce the number of overdoses.
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Additional Information
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
Print number: HR 2209
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Process start date: 2021-03-26