Contact Congress about H.R. 830: SAFE Act

Many fentanyl-like drugs would stay under strict federal control as Schedule I drugs. The bill also eases some research rules and lets courts revisit some past sentences if a drug is later found to need less control.

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SAFE Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Latest action on H.R. 830: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people charged with fentanyl-related drug crimes, people already sentenced for those crimes, and researchers studying Schedule I drugs. It also affects federal agencies that classify drugs, enforce drug laws, review medical science, and report results to Congress.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would make federal control of fentanyl-like drugs broader and more permanent. That could help law enforcement respond faster when new synthetic opioids appear. It could also affect prison time, because the bill separates the broad drug class from some mandatory minimum sentences. For science, the bill could make some Schedule I research easier, while still keeping federal controls meant to prevent misuse.

Key provisions in H.R. 830

• Creates a new Schedule I class for fentanyl-related substances. These are drugs defined by specific chemical changes to the fentanyl molecule, and the rule covers any material that contains them.
• The Attorney General must publish a Federal Register list of covered substances within 60 days after deciding a substance fits the definition. A substance can still be controlled even if it is not on the list yet.
• The new fentanyl-related substances would stay in Schedule I for most purposes. But they would not trigger certain weight-based mandatory minimum prison terms that apply to fentanyl and some fentanyl analogues.
• The bill changes federal drug penalty rules for domestic crimes and import/export crimes. The higher mandatory minimums would apply to fentanyl and individually listed fentanyl analogues, not the broader fentanyl-related substances class.
• Health and Human Services can require the Attorney General to lower or remove control of a specific fentanyl-related substance. That can happen if scientific and medical review shows the substance has lower abuse risk.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 830

What is H.R. 830?

Many fentanyl-like drugs would stay under strict federal control as Schedule I drugs. The bill also eases some research rules and lets courts revisit some past sentences if a drug is later found to need less control.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 830?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 830?

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