Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

3/12/2024, 3:18 PM

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

This bill criminalizes the illicit use of xylazine. (Xylazine, also known as Tranq, is a sedative that is approved for use in animals. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported an increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine.)

Specifically, the bill establishes criminal penalties for manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, xylazine for illicit use (i.e., for use in humans) in accordance with the penalties for schedule III substances (up to 10 years imprisonment or, if death or serious bodily injury occurs, up to 15 years imprisonment, as well as criminal fines).

In addition, the DEA must coordinate with the Food and Drug Administration to report on the prevalence of the illicit use of xylazine, including associated supply chains. The bill also declares the illicit use of xylazine as an emerging drug threat.

Congress
118

Number
S - 993

Introduced on
2023-03-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

This bill criminalizes the illicit use of xylazine. (Xylazine, also known as Tranq, is a sedative that is approved for use in animals. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported an increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine.)

Specifically, the bill establishes criminal penalties for manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, xylazine for illicit use (i.e., for use in humans) in accordance with the penalties for schedule III substances (up to 10 years imprisonment or, if death or serious bodily injury occurs, up to 15 years imprisonment, as well as criminal fines).

In addition, the DEA must coordinate with the Food and Drug Administration to report on the prevalence of the illicit use of xylazine, including associated supply chains. The bill also declares the illicit use of xylazine as an emerging drug threat.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit certain uses of xylazine, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Manufacturing
Retail and wholesale trades
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/4/2023

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

This bill criminalizes the illicit use of xylazine. (Xylazine, also known as Tranq, is a sedative that is approved for use in animals. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported an i...


Latest Action1/11/2024
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.