This begins with reclassifying the criminal code so that Fentanyl is a “dangerous” drug or a “poison” whose drug classifications allow for harsher punishment and enhanced sentencing.
Reclassify fentanyl in the criminal code to allow harsher punishment and enhanced sentencing.
Occurrences
Evidence
Public Law No: 119-26 (Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act) became law on July 16, 2025. The Act permanently places the class of fentanyl-related substances (FRS) into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act and applies the same quantity thresholds and penalties (including the 10-year mandatory minimum tied to 100 grams or more thresholds) used for fentanyl analogues.
The United States Sentencing Commission delivered amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 30, 2026 (published May 1, 2026) that include adopted amendments addressing fentanyl trafficking offenses. Those adopted amendments (effective November 1, 2026) increase guideline offense levels and related sentencing guidance for fentanyl and similar opioid trafficking offenses.
Assessments
Federal statutory and sentencing-policy actions matching the promise were enacted after the 2024 campaign: P.L. 119-26 (HALT Fentanyl Act) was signed into law July 16, 2025, permanently placing fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I and preserving quantity-triggered mandatory minimums; the U.S. Sentencing Commission adopted guideline amendments (published Apr 30, 2026, effective Nov 1, 2026) raising recommended offense levels for fentanyl trafficking. These measures effect the promised reclassification and enable harsher federal sentencing. The actions occurred during the candidate’s subsequent federal term (post-2024 campaign/while holding the House seat), so the promise is counted as delivered. There is no evidence here that the candidate personally sponsored or materially advanced the specific legislation, so no effort badge is assigned.