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S 1271118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

FEND Off Fentanyl Act

Policy Area: International Affairs
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
May 30, 2026
Latest Action Date
Apr 9, 2024

Latest Action

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-550.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The FEND Off Fentanyl Act is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. The bill falls under the policy area of International Affairs and has undergone committee hearings in the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. However, the bill has no publicly available official summary or full text, limiting detailed analysis of its specific provisions. As of the latest update, the bill has failed or expired and did not advance further in the legislative process.

Bottom Line

The FEND Off Fentanyl Act sought to address fentanyl-related concerns through legislative action but did not progress beyond committee hearings and ultimately expired without becoming law.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and is designated as S.1271.
  • It was referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, where hearings were held and printed as S.Hrg. 118-550.
  • The bill is categorized under the policy area of International Affairs, indicating a focus on cross-border or global aspects of fentanyl control.
Who Benefits?

['Federal agencies involved in drug enforcement and international cooperation on narcotics control', 'Public health and safety organizations concerned with opioid abuse', 'Communities affected by fentanyl-related drug issues']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full bill text and official summary limits transparency and understanding of specific policy measures', 'Unclear implementation mechanisms and funding provisions due to missing detailed legislative text', "Potential challenges in enforcement and international coordination given the bill's policy area"]

Political Context

The bill was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to a Senate committee with jurisdiction over banking, housing, and urban affairs, reflecting a legislative interest in addressing fentanyl through a possibly multifaceted approach. Despite committee hearings, the bill did not advance and is currently classified as failed or expired. No further legislative actions were recorded after the hearings.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

["Potential increased focus on international cooperation to control fentanyl trafficking due to the bill's policy area classification.", "Possible influence on future legislative efforts addressing opioid and synthetic drug challenges despite this bill's failure."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary restricts comprehensive transparency and public oversight. The bill's failure to progress beyond committee hearings highlights the importance of accessible legislative documentation for informed debate and accountability.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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