H.R. 3764
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for punishment for the knowing distribution of fentanyl, if death results, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 5, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Gosar
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2025.
SEC. 2. Knowing distribution of fentanyl where death results
- Part D of the Controlled Substances Act is amended by adding at the end the following:
- 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—
- by death or imprisonment for any term of years or for life; and
- by a fine under title 18, United States Code.
- 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—