HALT Fentanyl Act
Trump Signs HALT Fentanyl Act Into Law, Closing Loopholes on Chemical Variants
Signed Into Law
This legislation has been enacted.
Legislative Progress
84–16
321–104
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Became Public Law No: 119-26.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 321 - 104 (Roll no. 166). (text: 6/11/2025 CR H2625-2627)
Vote Results
4 votesOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
On the Cloture Motion
On Passage of the Bill
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
HALT Fentanyl Act
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