Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act

House Bill

H.R. 1064

119th Congress

Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Markwayne Mullin

Senator

Republican

OK

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These substances are currently scheduled temporarily through a DEA order expiring March 31, 2025, and this bill would make that scheduling permanent.

Latest Action

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.

SponsorMarkwayne Mullin (R-OK)

Introduced2/6/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary,

ChamberHouse

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Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act

This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These substances are currently scheduled temporarily through a DEA order expiring March 31, 2025, and this bill would make that scheduling permanent.

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This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These substances are currently scheduled temporarily through a DEA order expiring March 31, 2025, and this bill would make that scheduling permanent.

Bill Number: 1064
Sponsor: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Introduced: 2/6/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary,
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
Bill Number: 1064
Sponsor: Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary,
Introduced: 2/6/2025
Summary: This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These substances are currently scheduled temporarily through a DEA order expiring March 31, 2025, and this bill would make that scheduling permanent.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These substances are currently scheduled temporarily through a DEA order expiring March 31, 2025, and this bill would make that scheduling permanent.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues ActThis bill permanently adds fentanyl-related substances to schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. (A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.)Fentanyl-related substances are currently regulated under schedule I through a temporary order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The temporary order expires March 31, 2025.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Permanently schedules fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I
Replaces temporary DEA scheduling order expiring March 2025
Subjects these substances to strictest drug controls
Enables prosecution for manufacturing and distribution
Addresses proliferation of synthetic opioid variants

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Law enforcement would have permanent authority to prosecute manufacturing and distribution of fentanyl analogues. This addresses the proliferation of synthetic opioids that have contributed to overdose deaths, though critics argue it may limit research.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Criminal procedure and sentencing

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1064, 119th Congress (2025). "Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1064