Health Hearing: Policies to Protect Our Communities from Illicit Drug Threats

House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health · March 27, 2026

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Chair opens hearing, lists bills

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Chairman Griffith opened the subcommittee and introduced the hearing topic: consideration of 14 bills aimed at protecting Americans from illicit drug threats. He named several bills to be discussed, including HR 1266 (Combating Illicit Xylazine Act), HR 5630 (enhanced diversion data collection), Tyler's Law (HR 2004), and bills targeting nitazenes, synthetic 7‑OH, and illicit pill presses. He framed the agenda around scheduling gaps, public safety, and preserving legitimate veterinary uses.

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The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee heard testimony and questioning on 14 bills aimed at reducing illicit drug threats, with debate focused on scheduling new substances (xylazine, nitazenes, synthetic 7-OH), pill-press controls, data/reporting improvements and concerns about cuts to treatment funding and SAMHSA staffing.

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