H.R. 8022 Introduced Science, Technology, Communications

DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2026

To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to work with the Drug Enforcement Agency to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances, such as nitazenes, in very low concentrations.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] Introduced March 19, 2026 Cosponsors 2 (1 R, 1 D) Latest action March 20, 2026

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Actions

  1. Mar 20, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
  2. Mar 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  3. Mar 19, 2026 Introduced in House

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