Skip to content
Govbase
Govbase
Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7970

STOP Nitazenes Act

Rep. Latta Introduces STOP Nitazenes Act to Permanently Ban Deadly Synthetic Opioids

Legislative Progress

House
Senate
President
Law

Key Points

Criminal JusticeHealthcare

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

People caught with nitazenes would face permanent Schedule 1 penalties — the harshest drug charges in the federal system. This means longer mandatory minimum sentences and more severe criminal records for possession, manufacturing, or distribution. While the bill targets dangerous substances, anyone convicted under these provisions would face serious long-term consequences for employment, housing, and civil rights.

shall be deemed permanently scheduled and subject to the requirements of Schedule I of section 202(c) of that Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) as of the date of enactment of this Act.
3
4
2
5
-3
ImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Disabilities

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Mar 18, 2026House

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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

No related news coverage found for this legislation yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

STOP Nitazenes Act

Bill NumberHR 7970
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred 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.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
D: 2R: 2

Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.