Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act

May 4, 2021

Summary

Keeps fentanyl-like drugs illegal for a longer time by changing the end date of a temporary rule from May 2021 to October 2021.

What problem does this solve?

A temporary rule making fentanyl-like drugs illegal was about to expire, which could have made it harder for police to stop their spread. This law extends the rule's end date, keeping the drugs illegal while lawmakers work on a permanent plan.

What does this law do?

Extends temporary ban on fentanyl-related drugs

Changes the expiration date for the temporary emergency scheduling of fentanyl-related substances from May 6, 2021, to October 22, 2021.

Requires budgetary effects review

States that the law's impact on the federal budget will be determined according to the Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, based on a statement from the House Budget Committee.

Who does this affect?

Law enforcement agencies
Individuals involved with illicit drugs
Public health systems

What is the real world impact?

•

Prevents a public health emergency

Provides a short-term fix to keep dangerous fentanyl-like drugs illegal after a temporary ban was set to expire. This gives lawmakers more time to create a long-term plan without letting these substances become legal.

When does this start?

The temporary ban on fentanyl-related drugs is extended and now set to expire on October 22, 2021.