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Read. Follow. Verify.No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act introduced in U.S. House
Last action · July 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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: Marlin Stutzman and 7 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and for review. The bill proposes changes to federal sentencing or enforcement policies regarding individuals convicted of dealing fentanyl.
This legislation signals a potential shift toward stricter federal sentencing guidelines for fentanyl-related offenses, which would directly impact individuals prosecuted for drug distribution and the federal judicial system.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
fentanyl dealers
The bill targets this group for potential changes in sentencing or legal penalties.
federal judiciary
The courts would be responsible for applying any new sentencing mandates established by this legislation.
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News Coverage
New Bill: Representative Marlin A. Stutzman introduces H.R. 9937: No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act
Exclusive: Rep. Stutzman Bill Toughens Fentanyl Penalties, Expands Postal Drug Screening
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Jul 23, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
- Jul 23, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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Legislative focus on fentanyl
The introduction of this bill reflects a legislative trend toward creating specific, harsher penalties for fentanyl-related crimes compared to general drug distribution laws.
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- Controversy75Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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