HR 1266 119th Congress

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

Latest Action

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.

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Sponsors

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

D — CA

Summary

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 substance, have a currently accepted medical use, and have low or moderate risk of dependence if abused. Under the bill, manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing xylazine, or possessing with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense xylazine for illicit use is subject to criminal penalties under the CSA. The bill also requires xylazine transactions to be tracked in the drug reporting system maintained by the DEA. The bill exempts from registration under the CSA persons and entities that possess xylazine (1) lawfully dispensed by a veterinarian or pharmacy and (2) for an animal or for use in certain animal-control or wildlife programs. The bill also exempts xylazine manufacturers from the CSA's physical security requirements. Finally, the bill requires the DEA, in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration, to report on (1) the prevalence and impact of illicit xylazine use in the United States, and (2) updated information on the prevalence and proliferation of xylazine trafficking and misuse in the United States.

Actions

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.

2026-09-15T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-09-15T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5671-5672)

2026-09-15T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2026-09-15T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1266.

2026-09-15T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5671-5673)

2026-09-15T00:00:00

Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 715.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-816, Part I.

2026-09-14T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-816, Part I.

2026-07-21T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.

2026-07-21T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-07-20T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-06-25T00:00:00

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

2026-06-25T00:00:00

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2025-02-12T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2025-02-12T00:00:00

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.

2025-02-12T00:00:00

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.

2025-02-12T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-02-12T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

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