S. 165: Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-21 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-21):
Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act
This bill permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. A schedule I controlled substance is a drug, substance, or chemical that has a high potential for abuse; has no currently accepted medical value; and is subject to regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal penalties under the Controlled Substances Act.
Fentanyl-related substances are currently regulated under schedule I through a temporary order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The temporary order expires on March 31, 2025.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Mitch McConnell | R KY 2025-01-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 165 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 165?
S. 165 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 165 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).