Boosting Federal Capacity to Detect Dangerous Synthetic Opioids like Nitazenes.
This law enhances the government's ability to detect and identify new, highly dangerous synthetic opioids, such as nitazenes, even in very low concentrations. The goal is to improve public safety by better combating illicit drug trafficking and reducing the health threat to citizens. The Department of Homeland Security will work closely with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to develop new detection technologies.
Key points
Strengthening cooperation between federal agencies (DHS and DEA) to counter new, deadly drug threats.
Adding nitazenes to the official list of substances that federal agencies must prioritize for detection and identification, alongside fentanyl and xylazine.
Status:
Introduced
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