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HR 5415

Nitazene Control Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Jim Baird and 25 co-sponsors

HR 5415 - Nitazene Control Act of 2025 OverviewBill Number: HR 5415 Title: Nitazene Control Act of 2025Status: Introduced in HouseIntroduced: September 16, 2025 Purpose and Intent

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Bill Summary · HR 5415

HR 5415 - Nitazene Control Act of 2025

Overview

Bill Number: HR 5415
Title: Nitazene Control Act of 2025
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced: September 16, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Nitazene Control Act of 2025 aims to address the growing public health crisis caused by the proliferation of nitazene opioids, a class of synthetic drugs that have become increasingly prevalent and deadly in recent years. The bill seeks to classify nitazene compounds as Schedule I controlled substances, placing strict regulatory controls on their manufacture, distribution, and use.

Key Provisions

  • Adds all nitazene compounds, including isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act
  • Imposes criminal penalties for the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, or possession of nitazene substances
  • Requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to issue temporary scheduling orders to immediately control new nitazene variants as they emerge
  • Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to study the public health impacts of nitazene abuse and develop evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment

Affected Parties and Impacts

The Nitazene Control Act would primarily impact:

  • Individuals who manufacture, distribute, or possess nitazene opioids, who would face potential criminal charges and penalties
  • Healthcare providers, who would be subject to new prescribing and dispensing requirements for nitazene substances
  • Law enforcement agencies, who would be tasked with enforcing the new controls and investigating nitazene-related crimes
  • Public health officials and addiction treatment providers, who would need to adapt their programs to address the growing nitazene crisis

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Nitazene Control Act was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 16, 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration. If passed by the House and Senate, and signed into law by the President, the bill would take effect immediately, with the DEA required to issue temporary scheduling orders within 30 days of enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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