Classify fentanyl related substances as schedule one controlled substances to increase penalties for illegal distribution.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with HALT Fentanyl Act?
The HALT Fentanyl Act became Public Law 119-26 on July 15, 2025. Federal agencies are now responsible for the implementation of these new scheduling rules and enforcement standards. Because this effort is already law, the focus has shifted from legislative action to administrative rulemaking and judicial oversight.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (S. 331 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
84–16
321–104
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 S. 1141 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1141 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 171 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 171 (118th) →Passed · Feb 6, 2025
HALT Fentanyl Act passed the House 312–108.
Passed · Mar 14, 2025
Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act passed the Senate 84–16.
Passed · Jun 12, 2025
Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act passed the House 321–104.
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Who’s behind it
Bill Cassidy (R-LA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
