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H.R. 1839 (118th)

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

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Introduced

28 March 2023

Last action

7 April 2023 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Yadira Caraveo, Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Mike Garcia, Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

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Summary

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act This bill criminalizes the illicit use of xylazine. (Xylazine, also known as Tranq , is a sedative that is approved for use in animals. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported an increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine.) Specifically, the bill establishes criminal penalties for manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, xylazine for illicit use (i.e., for use in humans) in accordance with the penalties for schedule III substances (up to 10 years imprisonment or, if death or serious bodily injury occurs, up to 15 years imprisonment, as well as criminal fines). In addition, the DEA must coordinate with the Food and Drug Administration to report on the prevalence of the illicit use of xylazine, including associated supply chains. The bill also declares the illicit use of xylazine as an emerging drug threat.

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Timeline

  1. 28 March 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 April 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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