HB9937: No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act

What the bill says

To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to modify the offenses relating to fentanyl, and for other purposes.

From the introduced text, July 23, 2026:

A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to modify the offenses relating to fentanyl, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act . SECTION 2. Controlled Substances Act amendments 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 and inserting 20 ; (B) by striking 100 and inserting 5 ; and (C) by inserting scheduled or unscheduled before analogue of ; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(vi)-- (A) by striking 40 and inserting 2 ; (B) by striking 10 and inserting 0.5 ; and (C) by inserting scheduled or unscheduled before analogue of . SECTION 3. Controlled Substances Import and Export Act amendments Section 1010(b) of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act ( 21 U.S.C. 960(b) ) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(F)-- (A) by striking 400 and inserting 20 ; (B) by striking 100 and inserting 5 ; and (C) by inserting scheduled or unscheduled before analogue of ; and (2) in paragraph (2)(F)-- (A) by striking 40 and inserting 2 ; (B) by striking 10 and inserting 0.5 ; and (C) by inserting scheduled or unscheduled before analogue of . SECTION 4. Directive …

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Sponsors

• Marlin Stutzman (R, HD-003) · primary sponsor
• Fuller, Clay (R)
• Don Bacon (R, HD-NE-2)
• Robert Bresnahan (R, HD-PA-8)
• Ken Calvert (R, HD-CA-41)
• Monica De La Cruz (R, 15)
• Jennifer Kiggans (R, HD-002)
• David Valadao (R)

Latest actions

1. 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.
2. July 23, 2026: Introduced in House

Common questions

What is HB9937?

HB9937 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act.

What does HB9937 do?

In its own words: To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to modify the offenses relating to fentanyl, and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB9937?

In committee as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: 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. (July 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB9937?

Marlin Stutzman (R, HD-003), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB9937?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9937