Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
Fentanyl Sanctions Reauthorization Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Fentanyl Sanctions Reauthorization Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026. The main purpose of the bill is to amend the Fentanyl Sanctions Act. Specifically, it changes the authorization period of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act. The new expiration date set by the bill is December 31, 2033.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill extends the authorization of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act through December 31, 2033, continuing tools to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.
- Scored +4
Does this tighten control of the border?
Extending sanctions related to fentanyl trafficking supports international and border enforcement efforts against illicit drug supply chains.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
Continued enforcement against illicit fentanyl helps reduce exposure to dangerous opioids across younger populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Sanctions Authorization: Section 2 of the bill extends the Fentanyl Sanctions Act through December 31, 2033, which keeps these specific penalties and tools active for a longer period of time.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Continued enforcement against illicit fentanyl helps reduce exposure to dangerous opioids across younger populations. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Maintaining sanctions on fentanyl traffickers aims to curb overdose rates affecting young adults.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill extends the authorization of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act through December 31, 2033, continuing tools to combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — Extending sanctions related to fentanyl trafficking supports international and border enforcement efforts against illicit drug supply chains.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Extending the Fentanyl Sanctions Act reinforces international cooperation and pressure against foreign illicit opioid manufacturers and traffickers.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Armed Services, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas