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Protecting Kratom Access: Research and Regulation

This act aims to ensure citizens maintain access to kratom products. It mandates open scientific discussions and research on kratom, while also protecting it from overly strict regulations by treating it similarly to food and dietary supplements. This provides citizens with greater transparency and stability regarding access to these products.
Key points
Requires open public hearings and scientific research on the safety and use of kratom.
Establishes a task force to coordinate federal kratom research and publish findings.
Protects kratom from more restrictive regulations than those for food and dietary supplements, ensuring its availability.
Any future changes to kratom regulations will require public hearings and transparent procedures.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9634
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Clarity for Kratom Consumers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9634.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires open public hearings and scientific research on the safety and use of kratom.
  • Establishes a task force to coordinate federal kratom research and publish findings.
  • Protects kratom from more restrictive regulations than those for food and dietary supplements, ensuring its availability.
  • Any future changes to kratom regulations will require public hearings and transparent procedures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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