Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill would amend federal drug laws to allow capital punishment (the death penalty) for anyone convicted of distributing, manufacturing, or possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute if their actions result in someone's death. The legislation affects drug dealers and manufacturers of fentanyl across the United States. Beyond the death penalty option, convicted individuals would also face potential life imprisonment and significant fines under existing federal law. The bill contains no specific funding or implementation timeline and was referred to the House Judiciary Committee in June 2025.
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