The Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act, or the HALT Fentanyl Act, permanently designates fentanyl-related drugs as Schedule I controlled substances.

On Wednesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump at the signing of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act at the White

Moody, a Republican, said she was relieved to see the measure become law. Moody and Trump, along with other officials, were surrounded by so-called “Angel Families” at the ceremony. Those are families who have lost a loved one to abuse of the drug.

How the Controlled Substances Act impacts chemical suppliers and manufacturers. Chemical companies bear the responsibility of ensuring that their substances comply with all relevant regulations.

President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

A GOP-controlled House committee has unveiled a new spending bill that contains provisions to block the Justice Department from rescheduling marijuana. The legislation would also maintain a separate longstanding rider protecting state medical cannabis programs from federal interference—though with new language authorizing enhanced penalties for sales near schools and parks.