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119-hr-8022119th Congress

DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

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Summary

Adds nitazenes to the list of illicit substances the Department of Homeland Security tracks. This bill would amend the Homeland Security Act to include nitazenes alongside fentanyl and xylazine, and its title calls for the Science and Technology Directorate to work with the Drug Enforcement Administration to develop capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt nitazenes in very low concentrations.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Federal list would include nitazenes

This bill would add “nitazenes” to the Department of Homeland Security’s enumerated substances list in the Homeland Security Act (6 U.S.C. 182(15)). If enacted, DHS components and other federal programs that use that list would be directed to test for and report these drugs. That change could help detection, interdiction, laboratory testing, and public-health responses to nitazenes. The bill does not provide funding or create a new program or deadline for agencies to act.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 3/19/2026

  • Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]

    WA • R

    Sponsored 3/19/2026

Roll Call Votes

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