Marlin Stutzman (R-IN)
No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act
A Republican bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act" aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act. It modifies offense thresholds by lowering specific quantities related to fentanyl and its analogues. The bill also directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend guidelines to match these changes. Additionally, it mandates that the Postmaster General increase the availability of chemical screening devices for the United States Postal Service. The Postmaster General is also required to dedicate personnel, including scientists, to interpret data from these devices. Finally, the bill authorizes $9,000,000 to support these interdiction efforts.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill enhances interdiction of fentanyl and synthetic opioids through increased screening and personnel.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill funds personnel and equipment for chemical screening and scientific data interpretation.
- Scored +3
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill strengthens interdiction of illegal narcotic imports through the postal system.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?
The bill mandates stricter sentencing guidelines for fentanyl offenses by lowering quantity thresholds.
- Scored -2
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill mandates rapid changes to sentencing guidelines which may impact due process for offenders.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Stricter penalties for drug offenses: The bill lowers the quantity thresholds for offenses under the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled substances Import and Export Act, making it easier to trigger specific offense levels at much lower amounts of fentanyl and its analogues (Section 2 and Section 3).
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Improved drug interdiction: The Postmaster General is tasked with increasing the number of chemical screening devices available to the United States Postal Service to help interdict fentanyl, synthetic opioids, and other narcotics (Section 5(b)(1)).
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Enhanced detection capabilities: By requiring the dedication of personnel, including scientists, to interpret data from screening devices during all operational hours, the bill aims to better prevent and detect the unlawful importation of substances (Section 5(b)(2)).
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Funding for security resources: The bill authorizes $9,000,000 to ensure the United States Postal Service has the necessary resources, such as personnel and scientific tools, to interdict illegal imports (Section 5(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Changes to sentencing guidelines: The United States Sentencing Commission is directed to review and amend guidelines and policy statements, which could result in new sentencing standards for individuals convicted of offenses under the specified acts (Section 4).
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.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill enhances interdiction of fentanyl and synthetic opioids through increased screening and personnel.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds personnel and equipment for chemical screening and scientific data interpretation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill increases screening and scientific interpretation of mail to detect illicit substances.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill strengthens interdiction of illegal narcotic imports through the postal system. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill mandates stricter sentencing guidelines for fentanyl offenses by lowering quantity thresholds.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority and sentencing guidelines related to controlled substances. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill mandates rapid changes to sentencing guidelines which may impact due process for offenders.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2026
- 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.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Ken CalvertRepublican · California
Monica De La CruzRepublican · Texas
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
David ValadaoRepublican · California