H.R.467 — HALT Fentanyl Act

House Roll Call

H.R.467

Roll 236 • Congress 118, Session 1 • May 25, 2023 10:14 AM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.467 — HALT Fentanyl Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 190 / Nay 233 / Present 0 / Not Voting 18
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R021609
D1901709
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Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

The HALT Fentanyl Act (HR 467) aims to address the escalating crisis of fentanyl trafficking and overdose deaths in the United States by permanently scheduling fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. This classification is intended to enhance law enforcement’s ability to combat the distribution and misuse of these potent synthetic opioids.

Key provisions of the bill include the following:

  1. Permanent Scheduling: The act permanently classifies fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances, which are defined as drugs with a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. This change eliminates the need for periodic reviews and temporary scheduling, providing law enforcement with a more consistent framework for prosecuting offenses related to these substances.

  2. Funding and Authorities: The bill does not specify new funding mechanisms but reinforces the existing authorities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other law enforcement agencies to enforce regulations against fentanyl trafficking. It aims to streamline the process for law enforcement to take action against those involved in the production and distribution of fentanyl-related substances.

  3. Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected is the DEA, which will have enhanced authority to regulate and prosecute offenses related to fentanyl analogs. This act may also impact local and state law enforcement agencies involved in drug enforcement efforts.

  4. Beneficiaries and Regulation: The act is designed to benefit public health and safety by reducing the availability of fentanyl and its analogs, thereby potentially decreasing overdose deaths and drug-related crime. It targets individuals and organizations involved in the illicit drug trade.

  5. Key Timelines: Following its introduction, the bill was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. The legislative process will determine the timeline for potential enactment.

Overall, the HALT Fentanyl Act seeks to strengthen the U.S. government’s response to the fentanyl crisis by establishing a more robust legal framework for combating the trafficking of these dangerous substances.

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Yea (190)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (233)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (18)

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • Not Voting

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Not Voting

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Not Voting

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Not Voting

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Not Voting

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Not Voting