A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MANNARINO Act," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It would require States to prohibit the sale of certain products containing nitrous oxide as a condition for receiving block grants for community mental health services. Specifically, States must prohibit the sale of any nitrous oxide product that is scented or flavored, as well as other products unless they meet certain exemptions. Exemptions are allowed for medical, veterinary, dental, food propellant, manufacturing, or automotive uses. If a State does not comply, the Secretary may reduce its grant allotment by up to 10 percent.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill protects consumers by restricting access to potentially harmful flavored or scented nitrous oxide products.
- Scored +4
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal oversight by conditioning state block grants on specific state-level prohibitions.
- Scored +3
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
While not specifically about opioids, the bill targets substance abuse mitigation via nitrous oxide regulation.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill restricts state autonomy by mandating specific product sale prohibitions to maintain funding.
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The prohibition may negatively impact businesses that sell flavored or scented nitrous oxide products.
- Scored -2
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
Non-compliant states may face a reduction in grant allotments used for community mental health services.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Regulation of specific products: The bill would require States to prohibit the sale of any product containing nitrous oxide that is scented or flavored (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Maintenance of essential uses: The bill allows for exemptions so that nitrous oxide can still be used for medical, veterinary, or dental care; as a food propellant; in manufacturing or industrial operations; or for automotive purposes (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in state funding: If a State fails to implement the required prohibitions, the Secretary may reduce the State's grant allotment for community mental health services by an amount up to 10 percent (Section 2(a)(2)(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill protects consumers by restricting access to potentially harmful flavored or scented nitrous oxide products.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Reducing access to flavored nitrous oxide products may benefit children by reducing potential misuse. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Limiting access to flavored nitrous oxide could reduce inhalation-related neurological risks in young adults. Would business owners be better off under this? — The prohibition may negatively impact businesses that sell flavored or scented nitrous oxide products.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight by conditioning state block grants on specific state-level prohibitions. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill restricts state autonomy by mandating specific product sale prohibitions to maintain funding.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — While not specifically about opioids, the bill targets substance abuse mitigation via nitrous oxide regulation. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Non-compliant states may face a reduction in grant allotments used for community mental health services.
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey