The Fentanyl Kills Act amends federal law to treat fentanyl trafficking as attempted murder under U.S. criminal code. Specifically, the bill defines "trafficked fentanyl" broadly to include manufacturing, distributing, selling, or transporting illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, as well as assisting others in these activities—whether domestically or internationally with intent to supply the U.S. market. Anyone convicted of trafficking fentanyl would automatically face the same penalties as someone convicted of attempted murder, which carries a substantial prison sentence. The legislation affects drug traffickers, manufacturers, and anyone who knowingly assists in the movement or production of fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances. The bill contains no specific funding or timeline provisions, as it primarily restructures existing criminal penalties rather than creating new programs or appropriating money.
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