H.R.8766

Deal Death, Face Death Act

Introduced·5/12/26

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to impose the death penalty for knowingly dealing fentanyl that results in death.

The Deal Death, Face Death Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to impose the death penalty for anyone who knowingly deals fentanyl to a person who dies from its use. This bill targets those who knowingly distribute fentanyl, a potent opioid, with the intent to impose severe penalties, including the death penalty, for those whose actions result in fatal overdoses.

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History

May 12

House

Introduced in House

May 12

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.