Bill · H.R. 2964· House(119-HR-2964)
Fight Fentanyl Act
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Sponsored by
- David Taylor
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 22
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Fight Fentanyl Act" aims to amend the Office of National Drug Control Prevention Act of 1998. This bill introduces new requirements for reports and assessments regarding the trafficking of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances. It requires reports on the use of HIDTA funds, including seizure amounts and predictive data on drug trends. The legislation also mandates reporting on limitations faced by high intensity drug trafficking areas and provides recommendations for addressing them. Additionally, it allocates specific funding and directs the Attorney General to provide investigative and prosecution resources. Finally, it establishes a process for the temporary reassignment of assistant United States attorneys to prioritize fentanyl investigations.
Yes
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7
The bill combats the fentanyl crisis by increasing funding for law enforcement interdiction and prosecution.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates new reports on the use of HIDTA funds and the amounts of substances seized.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill enhances law enforcement assistance and provides more resources for investigating fentanyl trafficking.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases government spending by allocating $333,000,000 annually through 2030 for drug control efforts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Data Tracking: The bill requires reports describing the use of HIDTA funds to investigate fentanyl trafficking, including specific amounts of substances seized and predictive data on trends (Section 2, amending section 706(g)(3)). This could help provide a clearer picture of the drug threat.
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Identification of Operational Hurdles: The bill requires reports on any limitations that prevent high intensity drug trafficking areas from meeting their goals, along with recommendations for resource allocation or changes in law (Section 2, amending section 707(l)(2)). This could lead to more efficient use of resources to combat drug trafficking.
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Assistance: The bill directs assistance to Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies for activities related to the interdiction of fentanyl and other substances (Section 2, amending section 707(s)).
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Dedicated Prosecution of Drug Traffickers: The Attorney General is directed to make available investigative and prosecution resources, including the temporary reassignment of assistant United States attorneys, to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of those trafficking fentanyl (Section 2, adding subsection (t)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- 10/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 21 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Ken CalvertRepublican · California
Gerald ConnollyDemocrat · Virginia
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Scott DesJarlaisRepublican · Tennessee
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Marie PerezDemocrat · Washington
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Young KimRepublican · California
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Carol MillerRepublican · West Virginia
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Derek TranDemocrat · California
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana