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Protecting Kratom Access: Research and Regulation

This act aims to protect access to kratom products by treating them similarly to food and dietary supplements. It mandates open scientific research on kratom and establishes a task force to coordinate these studies. Citizens can expect greater transparency in information regarding kratom and its health effects.
Key points
Requires open public hearings on the safety and use of kratom, involving scientists and allowing public comments.
Establishes a task force to coordinate federally funded kratom research and publish its findings.
Kratom and kratom-derived products will be regulated similarly to food or dietary supplements, avoiding stricter rules.
Restricts the issuance of import alerts for kratom unless there is evidence of adulteration.
The act does not override existing state laws concerning kratom.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5316
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
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_S_5316.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 on the safety and use of kratom, involving scientists and allowing public comments.
  • Establishes a task force to coordinate federally funded kratom research and publish its findings.
  • Kratom and kratom-derived products will be regulated similarly to food or dietary supplements, avoiding stricter rules.
  • Restricts the issuance of import alerts for kratom unless there is evidence of adulteration.
  • The act does not override existing state laws concerning kratom.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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Health