Charting My Path for Future Success Act

House Bill

H.R. 4701

119th Congress

Charting My Path for Future Success Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lucy McBath

Representative

Democratic

GA-6

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, which means they are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. This would extend drug enforcement regulations and penalties for these drugs beyond their current temporary classification.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorLucy McBath (D-GA)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Charting My Path for Future Success Act

This bill would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, which means they are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. This would extend drug enforcement regulations and penalties for these drugs b

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This bill would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, which means they are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. This would extend drug enforcement regulations and penalties for these drugs beyond their current temporary classification.

Bill Number: 4701
Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-GA)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Charting My Path for Future Success Act
Bill Number: 4701
Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-GA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: This bill would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, which means they are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. This would extend drug enforcement regulations and penalties for these drugs beyond their current temporary classifica

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, which means they are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. This would extend drug enforcement regulations and penalties for these drugs beyond their current temporary classification.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act of 2023 This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into 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. The temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act expires on December 31, 2024.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act.
Schedule I drugs are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
Extends drug enforcement regulations and criminal penalties for these drugs beyond their current temporary classification.
Aims to address the ongoing opioid crisis and trafficking of fentanyl-related substances.
Builds on a temporary order by the DEA that is set to expire at the end of 2024.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact law enforcement and the criminal justice system by maintaining strict controls and penalties for fentanyl-related substances. It could also affect individuals struggling with opioid addiction, as well as those involved in the illegal drug trade and trafficking of these substances. The goal is to help curb the ongoing opioid crisis, but the real-world impacts on public health and safety would depend on the effectiveness of enforcement and addiction treatment efforts.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4701, 119th Congress (2025). "Charting My Path for Future Success Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4701

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