Stricter Fentanyl Sentencing and Enhanced Postal Interdiction Efforts.
This bill drastically lowers the quantity thresholds of fentanyl required to trigger mandatory minimum federal prison sentences for trafficking and possession. This means much smaller amounts of the drug will now face the most severe federal penalties. Additionally, it mandates increased resources and personnel for the U.S. Postal Service to intercept illegal fentanyl imported through the mail, aiming to enhance public safety.
Key points
Federal drug penalties are now triggered by significantly smaller amounts of fentanyl (e.g., the highest threshold drops from 400g to 20g).
The U.S. Postal Service must increase chemical screening devices and dedicated scientific staff to stop fentanyl imports via mail.
The Sentencing Commission is directed to quickly implement guidelines reflecting these new, stricter quantity thresholds within 120 days.
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