Bill · S. 165· Senate(119-S-165)
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
- Introduced
- 1/21/2025
- Last activity
- 1/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ron Johnson
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act," seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act. It aims to list fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances. The legislation defines these substances through specific chemical modifications to the fentanyl structure. This includes various substitutions or replacements of chemical groups like the phenyl portion, the phenethyl group, or the piperidine ring. The Act is intended to take effect one day after it is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7
The bill targets the opioid crisis by classifying a wide range of fentanyl-related analogues as Schedule I substances to prevent them from escaping regulation.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Young adults are a demographic heavily impacted by the opioid crisis, and stricter regulation of fentanyl analogues may reduce overdose risks.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Addressing the opioid crisis can help mitigate the disproportionate social and economic impacts of addiction on low-income communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Broad Classification of Substances: By adding any material or mixture containing any quantity of fentanyl-related substances to Schedule I, the bill targets a wide range of chemical variations (Section 2). This could prevent substances from escaping regulation through minor chemical changes.
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Detailed Chemical Definitions: The bill provides specific structural criteria for what constitutes a fentanyl-related substance, including modifications to the aniline ring or the N-propionyl group (Section 2(a)(2)). This specificity aims to include substances that are structurally related to fentanyl through various chemical substitutions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text provided.
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+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Children+1Good For People With Disabilities+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 1/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Ted CruzRepublican · Texas
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Mitch McConnellRepublican · Kentucky
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska