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Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
3/13/2025, 3:23 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1266
Bill 119 HR 1266, also known as the "Xylazine Prohibition Act," aims to restrict the use of xylazine for certain purposes. Xylazine is a sedative commonly used in veterinary medicine, but it has also been misused as a recreational drug and in criminal activities.
The bill prohibits the use of xylazine for non-medical purposes, such as in the production or distribution of illicit drugs. It also prohibits the use of xylazine in any form of animal fighting, including cockfighting and dogfighting.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased penalties for individuals found in violation of the xylazine prohibition. This includes fines and potential imprisonment for those caught using xylazine for illegal purposes. Overall, the Xylazine Prohibition Act seeks to address the misuse of xylazine and protect both animals and communities from the harmful effects of its misuse.
The bill prohibits the use of xylazine for non-medical purposes, such as in the production or distribution of illicit drugs. It also prohibits the use of xylazine in any form of animal fighting, including cockfighting and dogfighting.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased penalties for individuals found in violation of the xylazine prohibition. This includes fines and potential imprisonment for those caught using xylazine for illegal purposes. Overall, the Xylazine Prohibition Act seeks to address the misuse of xylazine and protect both animals and communities from the harmful effects of its misuse.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1266
Bill HR 1266 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1266 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1266's most recent activity was 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. as of February 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1266
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
8Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
166Democrat Cosponsors
79Republican Cosponsors
87Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1266
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1266
To prohibit certain uses of xylazine, and for other purposes.
To prohibit certain uses of xylazine, and for other purposes.
Comments
Phoebe Vick
869
1 year ago
So excited for this! It's about time we put a stop to those harmful uses of xylazine. #HRBill1266 #prohibitxylazine
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1266
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