The Fight Fentanyl Act (H.R. 2964)

Original title: Fight Fentanyl Act

Last action · April 17, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.Sponsors: David Taylor and 39 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill updates federal drug control laws to require more detailed reporting on fentanyl-related investigations and increases funding for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (). It also mandates that the Attorney General prioritize the prosecution of fentanyl traffickers by temporarily reassigning assistant United States attorneys to these cases.

Why it matters

This bill changes how federal drug task forces report their progress and allocates $333 million annually through 2030 to support fentanyl and prosecution efforts.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) programs

These programs must comply with new reporting requirements regarding fentanyl seizures and operational limitations.

Directly affected

Department of Justice

The Attorney General is required to establish a new process for reassigning prosecutors and prioritize fentanyl-related cases.

Key Facts

Authorizes $333,000,000 in annual funding for HIDTA programs for fiscal years 2025 through 2030.
Increases specific funding for fentanyl-related interdiction and prevention activities to $14,224,000.
Requires HIDTA programs to report annually on the amount of fentanyl seized and provide predictive data on trafficking patterns.
Mandates that HIDTA programs report on limitations they face in meeting their goals and provide recommendations for resource or policy changes.

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Directs the Attorney General to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of fentanyl trafficking organizations.
Establishes a process for the temporary reassignment of assistant United States attorneys to focus on fentanyl cases for fiscal years 2024 through 2030.
Requires the Attorney General to create a formal request process for these temporary prosecutor reassignments within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does this bill provide for drug trafficking areas?

The bill authorizes $333 million per year for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas () from 2025 through 2030.

What new information must drug task forces report?

They must report the amount of fentanyl seized, predictive data on trafficking trends, and any limitations they face in achieving their goals.

Does this bill change how prosecutors are assigned?

Yes, it directs the Attorney General to create a process to temporarily reassign assistant United States attorneys to prioritize fentanyl-related investigations and prosecutions.

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Apr 17, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 17, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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