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S. 2027 (114th): Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015

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The text of the bill below is as of Sep 10, 2015 (Introduced). The bill was not enacted into law.

II

114th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 2027

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 10, 2015

introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To increase the penalties for fentanyl trafficking.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015.

2.

Enhanced penalties

Section 401(b)(1) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)) is amended—

(1)

in subparagraph (A)(vi)—

(A)

by striking 400 grams and inserting 20 grams; and

(B)

by striking 100 grams and inserting 5 grams; and

(2)

in subparagraph (B)(vi)—

(A)

by striking 40 grams and inserting 2 grams; and

(B)

by striking 10 grams and inserting 0.5 grams.