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House Passes HALT Fentanyl Act to Permanently Classify Fentanyl as Schedule I Drug

The House passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, permanently classifying fentanyl as a Schedule I drug to aid law enforcement in combating drug trafficking.

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  1. House Passes HALT Fentanyl Act Amid Trump’s Drug Trafficking Crackdown

    The ongoing fentanyl crisis, with its devastating toll on American lives, underscores the urgency of permanently classifying these substances as Schedule I controlled substances, and the House's bipartisan support for the HALT Fentanyl Act reflects a collective commitment to combat this public health emergency.

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  2. House passes bill elevating fentanyl to Schedule I drug — joining heroin, LSD and marijuana

    The overwhelming bipartisan support for the HALT Fentanyl Act underscores a growing consensus on the urgent need to combat the fentanyl crisis, reflecting the legislative body's commitment to addressing a national tragedy that continues to claim lives at an alarming rate.

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  3. House passes bill to permanently classify fentanyl as Schedule 1 drug

    The passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act signals a necessary escalation in the fight against the devastating impact of fentanyl, providing law enforcement with critical tools to combat drug trafficking and protect communities.

    House passes bill to permanently classify fentanyl as Schedule 1 drug

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Feb 6th, 2025, 9:24 PM ET

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The HALT Fentanyl Act passed the House with bipartisan support, permanently classifying fentanyl as a Schedule I drug. This move enhances penalties for trafficking and empowers law enforcement amid a significant fentanyl crisis, with over 70,000 overdose deaths in 2023 attributed to synthetic opioids. While critics argue the legislation may not effectively reduce overdose deaths and could inflate prison populations, supporters emphasize its importance in addressing an epidemic that claims more than 200 American lives daily. The bill now awaits Senate approval, facing hurdles due to the need for a 60-vote majority.

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