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US HB8022
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
August Pfluger
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 302(15) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to add "nitazenes" to the list of illicit substances that the DHS Science and Technology Directorate must develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt in very low concentrations
- Expands the existing statutory mandate, which previously covered only fentanyl and xylazine, to also include nitazenes as a targeted substance class
- Requires the DHS Science and Technology Directorate to work with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on developing enhanced detection capabilities for these substances
- Introduced on March 19, 2026, by Representatives Pfluger, Vindman, and Baumgartner and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security
Legislative Description
DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2026 Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Nitazenes Act of 2026
Science, technology, communications
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
3/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Homeland Security3/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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