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The "SAFE Act" permanently schedules fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, increases penalties for related offenses, and streamlines research registration while allowing sentence reconsideration for past convictions involving substances later removed from Schedule I.
Chris Pappas
Representative
NH
Chris Pappas
Representative
NH
The "SAFE Act" amends the Controlled Substances Act to classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, increases penalties for offenses involving fentanyl-related substances, and allows for the review of sentences for past convictions involving substances that have been removed or rescheduled. It streamlines the research registration process for Schedule I substances and requires a report on the impact of these changes. The bill aims to combat the fentanyl crisis by providing law enforcement with tools to prosecute offenders and prevent the distribution of these dangerous substances while ensuring continued research and potential rescheduling based on scientific evaluation.
The "Fighting Budget Waste Act" requires the President to consider the GAO's annual report on government efficiency when preparing the annual budget submission and mandates a report to Congress on their findings related to the GAO's recommendations.
Chris Pappas
Representative
NH
Chris Pappas
Representative
NH
The "Fighting Budget Waste Act" requires the President and the Office of Management and Budget to consider the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) annual report on government efficiency when preparing the annual budget submission. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget must then submit a report to Congress detailing their findings related to the GAO's recommendations. This aims to reduce government waste by incorporating GAO's insights into the budget process.