S. 2027 — Introduced in Senate

II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2027 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 10, 2015 Ms. Ayotte introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To increase the penalties for fentanyl trafficking. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Trafficking in Fentanyl Act of 2015. 2. Enhanced penalties Section 401(b)(1) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(b)(1)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)(vi)— (A) by striking 400 grams and inserting 20 grams; and (B) by striking 100 grams and inserting 5 grams; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(vi)— (A) by striking 40 grams and inserting 2 grams; and (B) by striking 10 grams and inserting 0.5 grams.