Increase penalties for individuals who distribute fentanyl and related synthetic opioids.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with CATCH Fentanyl Act?
The CATCH Fentanyl Act, known as H.R. 1569, has been stalled since August 14, 2025, when it was placed on the Union Calendar. House leadership must decide to schedule a floor vote for the bill to move forward. While reaching the floor is a significant milestone that most bills never achieve, floor time is limited and leadership controls the schedule.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by CATCH Fentanyl Act (H.R. 1569 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since August 2025
Next up: The House · 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. 9722 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9722 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Clay Higgins (R-LA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
