Deal Death, Face Death Act
Rep. Roy Introduces Deal Death, Face Death Act to Require Death Penalty for Fentanyl Dealers
The Deal Death, Face Death Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Expanding the death penalty is a highly controversial move that lacks the broad support needed to pass through both the House and the Senate.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
People convicted of dealing fentanyl that results in a death would face the death penalty instead of the current maximum of life in prison. This represents a massive escalation in consequences for this specific category of drug offense. Additionally, the dramatically higher fines (up to $2 million for individuals) would compound the financial penalties. While the bill targets knowing dealers, the broad language covering "any quantity of fentanyl" could sweep in people at various levels of the drug supply chain.
“If any person commits such a violation with respect to a controlled substance that contains any quantity of fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance, such person shall be sentenced, if death results from the use of such substance, to death”
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Deal Death, Face Death Act
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