Bill · H.R. 3764· House(119-HR-3764)
Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Paul Gosar
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act. It focuses on the punishment of individuals involved in the distribution of fentanyl. Specifically, it targets those convicted of distributing, manufacturing, or possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute. The new penalties apply if a death results from these actions. Convicted individuals would face severe punishments including death or life imprisonment.
Yes
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
The bill aims to deter fentanyl distribution through extreme penalties, which may impact the opioid crisis.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal criminal penalties and authority over drug distribution offenses.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-5
The bill implements extremely severe sentencing including the death penalty for drug offenses.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-4
The imposition of the death penalty for drug-related crimes is seen by some as a threat to due process and civil liberties.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased punishment for fatal distribution: The bill establishes that any person convicted of distributing, manufacturing, or possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute shall face death or life imprisonment if death results (Section 2). This provides a severe penalty for actions that lead to a loss of life.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Severe criminal penalties: Under Section 2, a person convicted of specific fentanyl-related offenses where death results could be punished by death, imprisonment for any term of years, or for life. This also includes the imposition of a fine under title 18 of the United States Code.
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+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Due Process-4
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 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.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Marjorie GreeneRepublican · Georgia
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee