Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Temporary Extension of Fentanyl-Related Substances Scheduling Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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
This bill, known as the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl-Related Substances Scheduling Act," aims to extend a current temporary scheduling order. It specifically targets fentanyl-related substances. The legislation proposes to change the expiration date of the existing order. By striking the current date of March 31, 2025, it inserts a new date of September 30, 2025. This action extends the temporary scheduling for an additional 6 months.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill extends the temporary scheduling of fentanyl-related substances to assist in the fight against the opioid crisis.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Urban areas are often heavily impacted by the opioid crisis, which this bill seeks to address via extended scheduling.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
Continued scheduling of fentanyl-related substances provides a measure of protection against the opioid epidemic affecting younger populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extension of Scheduling Order: The bill extends the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances from March 31, 2025, to September 30, 2025, as noted in Section 2. This provides a continued temporary scheduling period for these substances.
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 people in cities be better off under this? — Urban areas are often heavily impacted by the opioid crisis, which this bill seeks to address via extended scheduling. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill supports efforts to combat the opioid crisis which impacts various demographic groups including Black Americans. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill contributes to the broader effort to control fentanyl-related substances across all demographics. Would children be better off under this? — Continued scheduling of fentanyl-related substances provides a measure of protection against the opioid epidemic affecting younger populations. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The extension of drug scheduling assists in the national response to the opioid crisis impacting Hispanic communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Mitigating the opioid crisis can help stabilize low-income households disproportionately affected by substance abuse. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The extension of drug scheduling helps address the public health crisis of fentanyl use. Would women be better off under this? — Addressing the opioid epidemic through continued scheduling provides public health benefits for women. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The extension of drug scheduling helps mitigate the impact of fentanyl-related substances on young adults.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill extends the temporary scheduling of fentanyl-related substances to assist in the fight against the opioid crisis.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By addressing the opioid crisis through substance scheduling, the bill may provide minor indirect support to poverty reduction efforts.
- 2/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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