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S 3093119th CongressIn Committee
DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 3, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-Missouri)
Standard Summary
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Amends the Homeland Security Act to include nitazenes in the list of substances the Science and Technology Directorate must detect and identify.
Key Points
- 1Updates Homeland Security Act section 302(15) to include nitazenes alongside fentanyl and xylazine
- 2Directs DHS Science and Technology Directorate to enhance detection capabilities
- 3Focuses on detecting illicit substances in very low concentrations
- 4Supports collaboration with Drug Enforcement Administration
- 5Addresses emerging synthetic opioid threats
Impact Areas
Homeland Security drug detection programsDEA and interagency cooperationBorder security and customs enforcementPublic health and opioid crisis responseEmerging synthetic drug threats
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