United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 10 R cosponsors

HR 3764 — Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2025

Last action — 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.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 R).

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In plain language

HR 3764 addresses issues related to judicial and commerce oversight.

This bill was introduced to enhance oversight within the judicial and commerce sectors. It has been referred to two committees for further consideration.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill adds a provision for severe penalties, including the death penalty, for the knowing distribution of fentanyl resulting in death under the Controlled Substances Act.

  • Part D of the Controlled Substances Act

    SEC. 424. KNOWING DISTRIBUTION OF FENTANYL WHERE DEATH RESULTS. Any person who is convicted of an offense under section 401(a)(1) or section 416 by distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or manufacturing fentanyl shall, if death results, be punished-- (1) by death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life; and (2) by a fine under title 18, United States Code.

    This introduces a new section that prescribes capital punishment and other penalties for distributing fentanyl that leads to death.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 537 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (537)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 3764?
HR 3764 is sponsored by Brecheen, Josh (Republican), Ezell, Mike (Republican), Higgins, Clay (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), Ogles, Andrew (Republican), Luna, Anna Paulina (Republican), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Baumgartner, Michael (Republican), Greene, Marjorie Taylor (Republican), and Gosar, Paul A. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3764?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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