Bill · H.R. 8766· House(119-HR-8766)
Deal Death, Face Death Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 5/12/2026 — 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
- Chip Roy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Deal Death, Face Death Act," proposes changes to the Controlled Substances Act. It specifically targets those who knowingly deal fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances. Under this proposal, if a person dies from using the substance, the dealer would face the death penalty. Additionally, the bill increases potential fines for these violations.
Yes
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5
The bill targets fentanyl dealers with extreme penalties to deter the distribution of lethal substances contributing to the opioid crisis.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-7
The bill introduces the death penalty as a mandatory sentencing option for certain drug offenses.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-5
The bill mandates the death penalty for a specific category of crime, which significantly impacts judicial sentencing and due process.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Penalties for Fentanyl Dealers: The bill introduces the death penalty for individuals who deal fentanyl that results in a person's death (Section 2). This could be seen as a significant deterrent against dealing lethal substances.
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Higher Financial Penalties: The proposed amendment increases fines for those dealing fentanyl that results in death to twice the amount authorized in title 18, or up to $2,000,000 for individuals and $10,000,000 for others (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Implementation of the Death Penalty: The bill mandates the death penalty for any person who violates the law with a controlled substance containing fentanyl if death results from its use (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-5
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5
- 5/12/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House