Bill Summary: H.R. 467 - HALT Fentanyl Act
This bill, known as the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act, aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act in order to schedule fentanyl-related substances. The bill defines "fentanyl-related substance" as any substance that is structurally related to fentanyl with specific modifications. It specifies that any material, compound, mixture, or preparation containing any quantity of a fentanyl-related substance shall be subject to control unless exempted or listed in another schedule. The bill also addresses registration requirements for practitioners conducting research with schedule I substances and allows researchers to apply for special provisions under expedited procedures. It further establishes rules for manufacturing activities and transparency regarding special procedures. Finally, the bill imposes penalties for the illegal possession, importation, and exportation of fentanyl-related substances. The amendments made by this bill apply from the date of its enactment.