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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3065· House(119-HR-3065)

Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025

Rep. Gonzales
Age: 46 years
Texas
Introduced
4/29/2025
Last activity
4/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Tony Gonzales
Cosponsors
Republican - 5Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act of 2025" aims to punish the distribution of fentanyl that results in death as first-degree murder. It amends Section 1111 of title 18, United States Code, to include distributing fentanyl in the list of crimes that can lead to felony murder charges. Those found guilty of first-degree murder through this distribution face the death penalty or life imprisonment. The bill specifies that this applies to the distribution of 2 grams or more of fentanyl or .5 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue. To be convicted, the distributor must have known or had reason to know the substance contained these amounts and the distribution must have resulted in death.

Yes

  • Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5

    Increases deterrents against the distribution of lethal fentanyl to combat the opioid crisis.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    Expands federal criminal law by adding fentanyl distribution to the felony murder statute.

The opposite

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-7

    Creates extremely severe mandatory sentencing, including death or life imprisonment, for drug distribution resulting in death.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3

    The severity of mandatory life or death sentences may be viewed as restrictive to judicial discretion in sentencing.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    Increases federal jurisdiction over drug-related deaths, potentially overlapping state laws.