H.R. 3065, the Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025, amends federal law to classify the distribution of fentanyl that results in someone's death as first-degree murder. Under the bill, a person who knowingly or recklessly distributes fentanyl (in quantities of 2 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl, or 0.5 grams or more of fentanyl analogues) and causes a death can be sentenced to death or life imprisonment. The legislation targets drug distributors in the fentanyl supply chain and applies to cases where the distributor knew or should have reasonably know the substance contained fentanyl. The bill contains no specific appropriations or implementation timeline and was introduced in April 2025 by three Texas Republicans.
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