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119-hr-5023119th Congress

Fentanyl Kills Act

Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Introduced

Summary

Expands the federal murder statute to treat certain fentanyl trafficking as murder-related conduct. The bill would redefine "trafficked fentanyl" to cover producing, manufacturing, distributing, selling, financing, transporting, precursor chemicals, attempts, conspiracies, and supply intended to enter the United States.

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  • Families of overdose victims could see prosecutors seek murder-related penalties when fentanyl linked to a death can be traced to trafficking defined by the bill.
  • People who manufacture, ship, finance, or intend to supply fentanyl, fentanyl-related substances, or precursor chemicals for U.S. distribution would face exposure to murder-related penalties under this definition.
  • Prosecutors and courts would gain a broader legal definition to connect cross-border activity, precursor production, attempts, and conspiracies to murder prosecutions.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Attempted-murder penalties for fentanyl trafficking

If enacted, this bill would treat fentanyl trafficking like attempted murder under federal law. Anyone found to have trafficked fentanyl would face attempted‑murder penalties. "Trafficked fentanyl" would include making, selling, transporting, financing, or helping with fentanyl or fentanyl‑related substances. It would also cover precursors and active ingredients, synthetic opioids used to make fentanyl, cross‑border activity, attempts, and conspiracies. This aims to deter trafficking and improve public safety nationwide.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 8/22/2025

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 8/22/2025

  • Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]

    WA • R

    Sponsored 8/22/2025

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 8/26/2025

  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 8/26/2025

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 9/3/2025

  • Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 9/3/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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