Bill · H.R. 5744· House(119-HR-5744)
Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act
- Introduced
- 10/10/2025
- Last activity
- 10/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is cited as the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the online sale of fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and methamphetamine. The study will examine business models, financial transactions, and the impact on individuals who are 18 years of age and younger. It will also review the efforts of the Federal Government to combat these online sales through various collaborations and law enforcement procedures. Additionally, the study will look at the technology and enforcement mechanisms used by providers to detect and penalize users involved in these drug sales. A report containing all findings and determinations must be submitted to Congress not later than 1 year after the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+6
The bill requires a comprehensive GAO study on the online sale of illicit drugs like fentanyl and synthetic opioids to improve federal and law enforcement responses.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The study specifically examines the impact of online illicit drug markets on individuals aged 18 and younger to help protect them.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
Young adults benefit from efforts aimed at understanding and curbing online distribution of lethal synthetic opioids.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(2) focuses on how online illicit drug markets handle financial transactions, specifically looking at the impact on individuals who are 18 years of age and younger. This could be considered positive because understanding these impacts may help protect young people from online drug sales.
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Section 2(a)(3) examines the efforts of the Federal Government to combat the online sale of these drugs, including interagency, intergovernmental, and intersectoral collaboration, alongside identifying gaps or resource deficiencies. This could be considered positive as it aims to find weaknesses in how the government fights online drug trafficking so officials can be held accountable for improving their response.
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Section 2(a)(6) analyzes referrals sent to the Federal Government by providers detailing information about online drug sales, including the number of investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and convictions that resulted. This could be considered positive because tracking these outcomes lets the public see if the reported information is actually leading to law enforcement action.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Young Adults+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+3
- 10/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas