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Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction: New Drug Control Measures

This act aims to strengthen the fight against illicit fentanyl, which causes many deaths. The main change is designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, allowing for additional measures against its production and trafficking. Citizens can expect increased government efforts to limit the availability of this dangerous drug.
Key points
Fentanyl will be officially designated as a weapon of mass destruction, enabling broader security agency actions.
The government will conduct a detailed assessment of fentanyl sources, trafficking, and other countries' capacities to combat it.
The goal is to improve coordination of federal efforts and identify gaps in current drug control strategies.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9162
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Process start date: 2022-10-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SOS Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9162.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Fentanyl will be officially designated as a weapon of mass destruction, enabling broader security agency actions.
  • The government will conduct a detailed assessment of fentanyl sources, trafficking, and other countries' capacities to combat it.
  • The goal is to improve coordination of federal efforts and identify gaps in current drug control strategies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Courts and Law Health