Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced 2025-02-12
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Officially: “Combating Illicit Xylazine Act” Read the full text
Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Combating Illicit Xylazine Act This bill regulates xylazine under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Xylazine, also known as tranq , is a nonopioid sedative and pain reliever that is approved for use in animals. Recently, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported an increase in trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. This bill adds xylazine, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, to schedule III of the CSA. Schedule III controlled substances, including anabolic steroids, buprenorphine, and ketamine, have less potential for abuse than a schedule I or II substanc
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Where it is
Introduced · 2025-02-12
In the House.
Passed the House · 2026-09-15
Senate floor vote · next
Official documents
The numbers
29%
of bills that passed one chamber became law in the 118th Congress, 2023 to 2024 (n=939)
115
sponsors, out of 218 needed to pass
Who is lobbying on this
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Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623. (2026-09-16).