Public Law 118-23 · H.R. 1734 · Became law

TRANQ Research Act of 2023

Official title: “To require coordinated National Institute of Standards and Technology science and research activities regarding illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern, and for other purposes.”

Earlier names of the bill: “TRANQ Research Act”, “Testing, Rapid Analysis, and Narcotic Quality Research Act”.

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it by voice vote on December 4, 2023. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on December 19, 2023.

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