Classify fentanyl as a chemical weapon to increase penalties for its illegal production and distribution.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with CBW Fentanyl Act?
The bill H.R. 7552 remains in three House committees as of June 11, 2026, with no action taken since February 11, 2026. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills in Congress never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends its life in the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by CBW Fentanyl Act (H.R. 7552 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8197 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8197 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Barry Moore (R-AL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.