H.R.es93 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.93 is a resolution providing for the consideration of H.R.27, a bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act concerning the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances. The resolution outlines the procedures for debating and amending the bill in the House of Representatives. It waives points of order against the bill and specifies the time allocated for debate and amendments.
Expected Effects
This resolution will allow the House to proceed with debating and potentially passing H.R. 27, which aims to address the opioid crisis by modifying the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances under the Controlled Substances Act. The specific amendments and debate rules outlined in the resolution will shape the final form of the bill. Ultimately, this could lead to changes in how fentanyl-related substances are regulated.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially reduces the availability of illicit fentanyl-related substances.
- May lead to a decrease in overdose deaths related to fentanyl.
- Could provide law enforcement with more effective tools to combat the opioid crisis.
- Streamlines the legislative process for addressing a critical public health issue.
- Addresses a significant public safety concern.
Potential Disadvantages
- May lead to unintended consequences due to the broad scheduling of fentanyl-related substances.
- Could disproportionately affect certain communities or individuals.
- Potential for increased criminal penalties without addressing the root causes of addiction.
- Limited debate time may restrict thorough consideration of all perspectives.
- Waiver of points of order could bypass standard legislative safeguards.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself is procedural and aligns with Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution, which grants each house of Congress the power to determine the rules of its proceedings. The underlying bill, H.R. 27, must also adhere to constitutional limits, particularly those related to due process and the Commerce Clause, if it regulates substances across state lines. The resolution's waiver of points of order raises concerns about potentially bypassing constitutional safeguards, but this depends on the specific content of H.R. 27.
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