In CommitteeFiled Aug 8, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 8, 2026
Summary
The bill changes federal drug law to classify the substances MGM-15, MGM-16, synthetic 7‑hydroxymitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl as Schedule I drugs, the most restrictive category. It also broadens the ability of authorities to pursue manufacturers and distributors of new synthetic opioids often called “gas station heroin.” The measure aims to curb the spread of these potent, unregulated drugs.
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