No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Introduced
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
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 23, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
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?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jul 2026, H.R. 9937 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9937?
- H.R. 9937 was sponsored by Rep. Marlin Stutzman [R-IN3] (Republican-IN), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9937?
- Introduced (23 Jul 2026).
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