Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8000

END 7-OH Act

Ban on Synthetic 7-OH (Kratom-Related Compound)

Mar 19·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently sitting in the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees. Nothing has happened with the bill since March 18, 2026. Because no action has occurred for three months, the bill is considered stalled.

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Key Points

This bill, introduced by Bilirakis, aims to ban a lab-made chemical called 7-hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH. It would place this substance on the government's list of most dangerous drugs, known as Schedule I, alongside substances like heroin.
The ban is strictly for synthetic versions of the chemical created in labs. The bill makes it clear that the natural version found in the kratom plant is still legal and would not be restricted by this specific law.
This move targets high-potency products often sold in gas stations or smoke shops that use concentrated, man-made versions of the chemical. Lawmakers are concerned these lab-made versions are more addictive and dangerous than the natural plant.
If passed, companies would be forced to stop making and selling these synthetic products immediately. People caught with the banned synthetic version could face serious legal penalties similar to those for other illegal drugs.

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Milestones

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Mar 19, 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.

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Mar 19, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

END 7-OH Act

Bill NumberHR 8000

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.

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