HR1212-118

Introduced

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for punishment for the knowing distribution of fentanyl, if death results, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 27, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424.Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death resultsAny person who and requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if. It relies on compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424.Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death resultsAny person who...
  • Requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424.Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death resultsAny person who and requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if.

Key Policy Areas

Regulated Industries

Primary Purpose

The bill requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following: 424.Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death resultsAny person who and requires knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results Any person who knowingly violates section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if.

Policy Domains

Regulated Industries

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: ,
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
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Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 27, 2023

Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Regulated Industries

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