Bill · H.R. 1563· House(119-HR-1563)
STOP Fentanyl and Xylazine Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Jasmine Crockett
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "STOP Fentanyl and Xylazine Act," aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act. It seeks to clarify that certain actions involving drug testing equipment are not unlawful. Specifically, it addresses equipment used to detect fentanyl or xylazine in a compound. The bill covers the possession, sale, purchase, importation, exportation, or transportation of such equipment.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7
Supports harm reduction efforts by ensuring drug testing equipment for fentanyl and xylazine is legally available.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
Provides legal clarity for the trade of drug testing equipment intended for consumer safety.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
Increases access to drug testing equipment which can aid in harm reduction and overdose prevention.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarification of Legality: The bill clarifies that the possession, sale, purchase, importation, exportation, or transportation of equipment intended to indicate the presence of fentanyl or xylazine in a compound is not unlawful (Section 2). This provides legal certainty for those handling testing equipment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- 2/25/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas