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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 25, 2026
Bills›Crime and Law Enforcement›H.R. 1266Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 1266IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement

Democrats introduce bill to combat illicit xylazine distribution and use

Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy (D-CA)112 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 12, 2025
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15 Democrats, 15 Republicans (of 30 shown).

Activity timeline

Jun 25
Jun 25
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 25
Jun 25
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 12
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 12
Feb 12, 2025
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.
Feb 12
Feb 12, 2025
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.
Feb 12
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
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All 7 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
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 30 cosponsors

15 Democrats · 15 Republicans
Democrats (15)
Republicans (15)

In the news

VIDOJ Joins Bipartisan Push to Crack Down on Xylazine, Animal Tranquilizer Fueling Deadlier Fentanyl Overdoses - The Virgin Islands Consortium
North Dakota AG joins 42 others urging Congress to crack down on drug additive making fentanyl deadlier - Valley News Live
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Legislation That Would Regulate Deadly Drug Xylazine - NCDOJ (.gov)
Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing on Policies Protecting Communities from Emerging Illicit Drug Threats - House Committee on Energy and Commerce (.gov)
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