# 119-hr-5032: Nitazene Control Act

119-hr-5032, Nitazene Control Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-07-02).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5032
- Congress: 119
- Title: Nitazene Control Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-02

## Summary

**Permanently classifies nitazene drugs as Schedule I.** This bill would add a classwide definition for benzimidazole-opioids called nitazenes and place them under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act while allowing limited research continuity.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA), 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA), 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Stricter control of nitazene opioids: benefit, medium. If enacted, this bill would place a broad group of nitazene opioids into Schedule I. It would cover salts, isomers, and look‑alike chemicals that meet three tests: a benzimidazole core with a benzyl group at the 2‑position, a basic nitrogen side chain at the 1‑position, and mu‑opioid receptor agoni…
- 18-month waiver for nitazene research: benefit, low. If enacted, approved researchers already studying a nitazene not previously in Schedule I would get a temporary waiver from DEA registration. To qualify, the study must have an active FDA IND or another recognized exemption, IRB (institutional review board) approval before enactment, and notice to…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5415: Nitazene Control Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-5032 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5032)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-2853: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2853)
- [119-hr-5415: Nitazene Control Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5415)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5401)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5032 (as of 2026-07-02).