S 993 · 118th Congress

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

<p><b>Combating Illicit Xylazine Act</b></p> <p>This bill criminalizes the illicit use of xylazine. (Xylazine, also known as <i>Tranq</i>, 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.)</p> <p…

Sponsor

Cortez Masto, Catherine (D-NV)

Introduced

2023-03-28

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.