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S. 3193

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A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
Introduced
Latest Action · January 15, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 405.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
January 14, 2020
Sponsor
Sen. Rob PortmanR
Cosponsors (3)
1D 2R
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Federal Initiative to Guarantee Health by Targeting Fentanyl Act This bill 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. Additionally, the bill prohibits the application of a mandatory minimum prison term for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl-related substances.

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