What does Preamble of Deal Death, Face Death Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Controlled Substances Act. The proposed amendment would establish the death penalty for individuals who knowingly deal fentanyl resulting in a user's death.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Deal Death, Face Death Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Deal Death, Face Death Act

What does DEATH SENTENCE FOR FENTANYL. of Deal Death, Face Death Act do?

This section amends Section 401(b)(1)(C) of the Controlled Substances Act. The amendment establishes a potential death sentence for individuals convicted of violating the Controlled Substances Act with respect to a controlled substance containing fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance if death results from the use of the substance. The amendment also specifies increased fines for such violations resulting in death, up to twice the amount authorized in Title 18 of the United States Code, or $2,000,000 for individuals and $10,000,000 for other defendants.

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Deal Death, Face Death Act

Last updated: 5/12/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes the death penalty for individuals who knowingly deal fentanyl resulting in a user's death.
The bill increases fines for violations of the Controlled Substances Act related to fentanyl resulting in death, up to $2,000,000 for individuals and $10,000,000 for other defendants.
The bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to include fentanyl-related substances in the list of controlled substances that can result in a death sentence if a user dies from their use.

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