S. 2481 — Introduced in Senate

II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2481 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2018Mr. Kennedy 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 2018. 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.