H.R. 7970 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

STOP Nitazenes Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to permanently schedule 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids (commonly referred to as nitazenes) as Schedule 1 controlled substances, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] Introduced March 18, 2026 Cosponsors 10 (1 D, 9 R) Latest action July 21, 2026

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  1. Jul 21, 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
  2. Jul 21, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Jul 20, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. Jun 25, 2026 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  5. Jun 25, 2026 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  6. Mar 18, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  7. Mar 18, 2026 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.
  8. Mar 18, 2026 Introduced in House

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