Fentanyl is a WMD Act

# Fentanyl is a WMD Act - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office to officially classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). Currently, fentanyl is treated as a dangerous drug under standard drug enforcement laws. This reclassification would allow the department to apply its WMD response tools and resources to address the fentanyl crisis. **Who it affects:** The bill would primarily affect federal law enforcement agencies (particularly DHS) and their approach to combating fentanyl trafficking and distribution.

It could also indirectly impact drug traffickers, border security operations, and communities affected by the opioid crisis. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.