HR 1734 United States House · 118th Congress

TRANQ Research Act of 2023

The TRANQ Research Act of 2023 requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to coordinate research on illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other concerning substances. The bill mandates NIST to develop faster detection methods, create data tools for identifying these substances, and consult with agencies like the DEA, CDC, and National Institute on Drug Abuse to establish safe handling practices. NIST must also form partnerships with universities, federal labs, and the private sector to improve detection capabilities. Within one year, NIST must report to Congress on its implementation, and the Comptroller General must conduct a study on federal capabilities to respond to new psychoactive substances, reporting within two years.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2023

Committee Review

May 2023

House Passage

Dec 2023

Senate Passage

Jun 2023

Signed into Law

Dec 2023

Introduced Mar 23, 2023 Signed Dec 19, 2023

Floor votes · House May 11, 2023

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Dec 19, 2023

Signed into law

Signed by President.

executive

Dec 4, 2023

Introduced

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6087-6088)

lower

Dec 4, 2023

Lower · Passed

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6087-6088)

lower

Dec 4, 2023

Introduced

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1734.

lower

Dec 4, 2023

Introduced

Mr. Lucas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6087-6089)

lower

Jun 22, 2023

Upper · Passed

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2250-2251)

upper

Jun 22, 2023

Upper · Passed

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2250-2251)

upper

May 11, 2023

Introduced

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 212). (text: 5/9/2023 CR H2149)

lower

May 11, 2023

Lower · Passed

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 212). (text: 5/9/2023 CR H2149)

lower

May 9, 2023

Introduced

Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

lower

May 5, 2023

Lower · Passed

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-50.

lower

Mar 29, 2023

Introduced

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.

lower

Mar 29, 2023

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

lower

Mar 23, 2023

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

lower

Mar 23, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 25 co-sponsors