H.R. 27 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
HALT Fentanyl Act
H.R. 27 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by H. Morgan Griffith with 61 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Groups that lobbied
- 7
What it does
Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 59 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 6, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 10, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 6, 2025 · Passed312–108
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 6, 2025
- HALT Fentanyl ActHouse · Feb 6, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
7 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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