Search Results: keywords:"fentanyl analogues"

  • S. 724 — To extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances for 6 months.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:187

    S. 724 aims to extend the temporary scheduling of substances related to fentanyl for another six months. Initially set to expire on March 31, 2025, the bill amends the expiration date to September 30, 2025. This extension is a continuation under the framework of the Temporary...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 724 is a bill that says the rules about certain drugs that are like fentanyl will stay in place for a little longer—until the end of September 2025 instead of ending in March. This gives more time to learn about these substances.

  • S. 165 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:480

    S. 165 seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act by categorizing fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances. This means that these substances, including any derivatives or chemically similar structures, would be recognized as having a high potential...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 165 is a plan to make all types of chemicals similar to a strong drug called fentanyl illegal because they can be very dangerous and have no good use in medicine. This new rule would start working the day after it becomes a law, even though it might be tricky for everyone to get ready so quickly.

  • H. R. 1064 — To amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:573

    H.R. 1064, titled the "Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act," aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act to classify all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances, meaning they are considered to have a high potential for abuse with no accepted medical use. The...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make certain chemicals that are very similar to a drug called fentanyl special illegal drugs because they can be very dangerous. It says that these chemicals are so close to fentanyl that they should all be treated the same way under the law without needing to check each one.