Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
- Last Action
- 4/7/2023
Actions
- 2023-04-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-03-28Referred 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.
- 2023-03-28Referred 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.
- 2023-03-28Introduced in House
- 2023-03-28Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-03-28 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- August Pfluger (R-TX)
- Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
- Ken Buck (R-CO)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
- Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)
- MIKE THOMPSON (D-CA)
- Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
- David Trone (D-MD)
- Ann Kuster (D-NH)
- Ben Cline (R-VA)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
- Josh Harder (D-CA)
- Lori Trahan (D-MA)
- Thomas Kean (R-NJ)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
- Donald Norcross (D-NJ)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale trades
- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
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