Bill · H.Res. 959· House(119-HRES-959)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that illicit fentanyl-related substances are a weapon of mass destruction and should be classified as such, and recognizing President Trump's efforts to mitigate illicit narcotics from entering the United States through such actions as signing an Executive Order "Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction" and declaring the crisis caused by the rise of fentanyl a national health emergency.
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — 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
- Neal Dunn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 959 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that illicit fentanyl-related substances should be classified as a weapon of mass destruction. The resolution recognizes President Trump's past actions in designating fentanyl as such and declaring the crisis a national health emergency. It identifies China, Mexico, and India as sources of these substances or precursors. The resolution concludes by stating the President should classify these substances as weapons of mass destruction and permanently place them in schedule I.
Yes· 3 of 23
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+8
Aims to combat the leading driver of the opioid crisis by classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction and placing it in schedule I.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Reduces availability of lethal synthetic opioids in the community.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Reduces availability of lethal synthetic opioids in the community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Classification as a Weapon of Mass Destruction: The resolution suggests the President classify synthetic illicit fentanyl-related substances as a weapon of mass destruction, which addresses the fact that a single kilogram can kill 500,000 individuals. (Resolved section 1)
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Schedule I Placement: The resolution states that illicit fentanyl and related substances should be permanently placed in schedule I, aiming to combat the leading driver of the ongoing opioid crisis. (Resolved section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in the provided text.
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 African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Children+5Good For High Income Households+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For L G B T Q Community+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Men+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Students+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Veterans+5Good For White Americans+5Good For Women+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 12/18/2025
- Submitted in House
- 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.
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia