Robert Latta (R-OH)· Introduced March 18, 2026

STOP Nitazenes Act

H.R. 7970 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 10 cosponsors

Last activity July 21, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.

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What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Strengthening Tools to Outlaw Poisonous Nitazenes Act" or the "STOP Nitazenes Act," seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act. The primary goal is to permanently schedule 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids, commonly called nitazenes, as Schedule s controlled substances. It provides a specific definition for these substances, including several specific examples like etonitazene and metonitazene. The Act also ensures that any substances previously under temporary status are moved to permanent Schedule I status. Finally, it establishes a timeline and procedure for the Attorney General to issue rules to implement these changes.

Yes

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Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal authority by permanently scheduling specific substances under the Controlled Substances Act.
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Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill helps combat the opioid crisis by permanently scheduling highly potent nitazene opioids as Schedule I substances.