# 119-s-3076: Nitazene Control Act

119-s-3076, Nitazene Control Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3076
- Congress: 119
- Title: Nitazene Control Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-10-30
- Sponsor: Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-17

## Summary

**Permanently classifies nitazene opioids as Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act.** It would add a broad definition of 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids to cover known nitazenes and likely analogs, aiming to preempt new variants in the illicit drug supply and streamline enforcement while keeping research subject to existing registration rules. - Families and communities: Targets highly potent synthetic opioids that federal findings link to overdoses and fatalities by placing the whole nitazene class in Schedule I. The stated aim is to reduce the emergence of new, dangerous analogs in the illicit market. - Law enforcement and courts: Converts substances temporarily scheduled by the Drug Enforcement Administration into permanent Schedule I listings and creates a class-wide standard for enforcement and prosecution of nitazene-related cases. - Researchers and clinicians: Notes that research pathways under the HALT Fentanyl Act apply but makes clear no new research is authorized without proper registration and compliance with scheduling requirements.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO), 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS), 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Nitazene opioids listed as Schedule I: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would add 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids (nitazenes) to Schedule I. Any amount of these drugs, including salts and isomers, would be treated as Schedule I. The bill defines the class by chemical structure, mu-opioid activity, and lists compounds like etonitazene, isotonitazene,…
- Research registration required for nitazenes: cost, low. If enacted, new research with nitazene opioids would require proper DEA registration and scheduling compliance. Researchers and labs would need to complete registration before starting studies. This could delay experiments and add administrative costs.

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- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

## Sources
- [119-s-3076 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3076)

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- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
- [119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-755)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3076 (as of 2026-09-17).