Cotton Introduces Bill to Permanently Control Fentanyl Analogues

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January 10, 2022 

Cotton Introduces Bill to Permanently Control Fentanyl Analogues

Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act, legislation eliminating the expiration date on the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) emergency scheduling of fentanyl analogues to allow for permanent control of the deadly substance. Bill text may be found here.

“Illicit fentanyl is made with the intent to create addicts and to kill. Granting the DEA permanent control of this deadly drug and its analogues will provide law enforcement the tools needed take these dangerous drugs off the streets,” said Cotton.

Background:

• Senator Cotton first introduced the Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Act in April of 2021 and called for its passage by unanimous consent, but Senate Democrats objected to the motion.

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