Death Penalty for Dealing Fentanyl Act of 2022

This bill proposes adding a death penalty provision for individuals convicted of knowingly distributing fentanyl that causes a death. It amends the Controlled Substances Act to make the death penalty or life imprisonment mandatory for those violating fentanyl distribution laws (sections 401(a)(1) or 416) when a death results. The key mechanism is establishing capital punishment as a potential sentence for fentanyl-related deaths, alongside fines under federal law. It directly affects individuals convicted of fentanyl distribution resulting in fatalities, not the general public or other drug offenses.