No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 9937, the "No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act," would amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to lower the drug-quantity thresholds that trigger mandatory minimum prison sentences for fentanyl and fentanyl analogue offenses. For example, provisions currently tied to 400-gram and 100-gram thresholds would instead apply at 20 grams and 5 grams, and similar reductions would apply to smaller-quantity thresholds. The bill also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if needed, revise federal sentencing guidelines to match these changes within 120 days, using emergency authority. Separately, it authorizes $9 million for the U.S. Postal Service to expand chemical screening devices and dedicated personnel to detect and interdict fentanyl and other narcotics sent through the mail or express carriers.
The bill primarily affects individuals prosecuted for manufacturing, distributing, importing, or exporting fentanyl or fentanyl analogues, who would face mandatory minimum sentences at smaller drug quantities than under current law. It also affects federal sentencing guideline policy, the Sentencing Commission's rulemaking timeline, and Postal Service operations related to drug interdiction.
The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Marlin Stutzman and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, along with the Energy and Commerce and Oversight and Government Reform Committees. No further action has occurred; it would need committee consideration and votes in the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
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Official summary
No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act
This bill modifies the drug quantity thresholds that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for a defendant who manufactures, distributes, imports, exports, or possesses with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Specifically, the bill reduces from 400 to 20 grams the fentanyl quantity and from 100 to 5 grams the fentanyl analogue quantity that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for high-level first-time or repeat offenders. It also reduces from 40 to 2 grams the fentanyl quantity and from 10 to 0.5 grams the fentanyl analogue quantity that trigger a mandatory minimum prison term for low-level first-time or repeat offenders.
Additionally, the bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to increase the availability of chemical screening devices and dedicate the appropriate number of personnel to interdict fentanyl and other substances that are unlawfully imported into the United States.
Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9937 do?
- H.R. 9937, the "No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act," would amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to lower the drug-quantity thresholds that trigger mandatory minimum prison sentences for fentanyl and fentanyl analogue offenses. For example, provisions currently tied to 400-gram and 100-gram thresholds would instead apply at 20 grams and 5 grams, and similar reductions would apply to smaller-quantity thresholds. The bill also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if needed, revise federal sentencing guidelines to match these changes within 120 days, using emergency authority. Separately, it authorizes $9 million for the U.S. Postal Service to expand chemical screening devices and dedicated personnel to detect and interdict fentanyl and other narcotics sent through the mail or express carriers. The bill primarily affects individuals prosecuted for manufacturing, distributing, importing, or exporting fentanyl or fentanyl analogues, who would face mandatory minimum sentences at smaller drug quantities than under current law. It also affects federal sentencing guideline policy, the Sentencing Commission's rulemaking timeline, and Postal Service operations related to drug interdiction. The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Marlin Stutzman and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, along with the Energy and Commerce and Oversight and Government Reform Committees. No further action has occurred; it would need committee consideration and votes in the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 9937 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9937. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9937?
- H.R. 9937 was sponsored by Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9937?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (23 Jul 2026).
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