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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
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H.R. 1266Passed HouseCrime and Law Enforcement

Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy (D-CA)114 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 12, 2025
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In plain English

Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) sponsored this bill, which adds xylazine (also known as tranq) to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute for illicit use, with criminal penalties enforced under existing drug laws. The bill requires xylazine transactions to be tracked in the DEA's drug reporting system (ARCOS) and exempts veterinarians, pharmacies, and wildlife programs that dispense xylazine lawfully for animal use from registration requirements. The bill also directs the Sentencing Commission to review and recommend appropriate sentencing guidelines for xylazine offenses and requires the DEA and FDA to report to Congress on the prevalence, impact, and trafficking of illicit xylazine in the United States. The bill passed with broad bipartisan support (114 cosponsors: 51 Democrats and 63 Republicans) and was placed on the Union Calendar in September 2026.

What’s in the bill (6 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Definitions
  • Sec. 3. Adding xylazine to schedule iii
  • Sec. 4. Amendments
  • Sec. 5. Arcos tracking
  • Sec. 6. Sentencing commission
  • Sec. 7. Report to congress on xylazine
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2025-02-12, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-16T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.

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House committee
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Sep 15
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Activity timeline

Sep 16
Sep 16
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
Sep 15
Sep 15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15
Sep 15
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5671-5672)
Sep 15
Sep 15
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15
Sep 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1266.
Sep 15
Sep 15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5671-5673)
Sep 15
Sep 15
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 715.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
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Full action log

All 22 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 16
SENATEReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
Sep 15
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5671-5672)
Sep 15
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1266.
Sep 15
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5671-5673)
Sep 15
HOUSEMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 14
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 715.
Sep 14
HOUSECommittee on the Judiciary discharged.
Sep 14
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Sep 14
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-816, Part I.
Sep 14
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-816, Part I.
Jul 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Jul 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 25
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Feb 12
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 12
HOUSEReferred 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.
Feb 12
HOUSEReferred 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.
Feb 12
Introduced in House
Feb 12
Introduced in House

All 114 cosponsors

51 Democrats · 63 Republicans
Democrats (51)
Cherfilus-McCormick, SheilaFL-20
Republicans (63)

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