Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R)
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The STOP Nitazenes Act would add all 2‑benzylbenzimidazole opioids—including several named nitazene compounds—to Schedule I, the category for substances with no accepted medical use. It would make any material containing these chemicals illegal nationwide and require the Attorney General to issue implementing rules within a year. The measure seeks to curb the spread of these potent synthetic opioids.
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