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118th Congress Science, Technology, Communications

H.R. 1734: TRANQ Research Act of 2023

Became LawPublic Law 118-23, signed Dec 19, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 23, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)May 11, 2023, 425–0
  3. Passed Senate (completed)Jun 22, 2023
  4. Differences resolved (completed)Dec 4, 2023
  5. To the President (completed)Dec 14, 2023
  6. Became law (completed)Dec 19, 2023

Summary

Public Law, Dec 19, 2023

This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support research and other activities related to identifying xylazine (a compound used in veterinary medicine as a nonopioid tranquilizer), novel synthetic opioids, and other new psychoactive substances.

In particular, NIST must support

  • basic measurement science and research;
  • near-real time spectrometry capabilities (i.e., a technique for rapidly identifying the chemical composition of a substance);
  • strategies and voluntary best practices for handling, transporting, and analyzing such substances; and
  • collaboration with other government agencies, institutions of higher education, and the private sector to enhance relevant narcotic and opioid detection and analysis capabilities.
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Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a study on the capabilities of the federal government to detect, identify, and otherwise respond to threats of new psychoactive substances, such as xylazine.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 11, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 425–0

Yea 425two-thirds 284Nay 0

  • Democrats206 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans218 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay
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Yea 425

Republicans (218)

Democrats (206)

Independents (1)

Not voting 10

Republicans (3)

Senate

Passed by unanimous consent

Jun 22, 2023

No recorded vote, so there is no member-by-member tally.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • May 11, 2023HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 425–0
    Roll call 212 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats206007
    Republicans218003
    Independents1000
    Total4250010

    House roll call 212: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    How each member voted (435)

Amendments

1 offered

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  • S.Amdt. 139Ted Cruz R-TXAgreedJun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023: Amendment SA 139 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Cosponsors

25

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

284 points earned
  1. 1Mike Collins R-GA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, reported, passed House, passed Senate, became law7 events+162
  2. 2Ted Cruz R-TX1 amendment offered, 1 agreed2 events+22
  3. 3Brian Babin R-TXCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 3Yadira Caraveo D-COCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 3Eric Crawford R-ARCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Dec 19, 2023Signed by the President. Became Public Law 118-23.
  2. Dec 14, 2023Presented to the President.
  3. Dec 4, 2023House agreed to the Senate amendment by voice vote.
  4. Jun 22, 2023Passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
  5. May 11, 2023Passed the House, 425–0.
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  1. Dec 19, 2023Signed by President.
  2. Dec 19, 2023Became Public Law No: 118-23.
  3. Dec 14, 2023Presented to President.
  4. Dec 4, 2023Mr. Lucas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6087-6089)
  5. Dec 4, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1734.
  6. Dec 4, 2023Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6087-6088)
  7. Dec 4, 2023On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6087-6088)
  8. Dec 4, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  9. Jun 26, 2023Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  10. Jun 22, 2023Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2250)
  11. Jun 22, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2250-2251)
  12. Jun 22, 2023Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2250-2251)
  13. May 15, 2023Received in the Senate, read twice.
  14. May 11, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)
  15. May 11, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 212). (text: 5/9/2023 CR H2149)
  16. May 11, 2023On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 212). (text: 5/9/2023 CR H2149)
  17. May 11, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  18. May 9, 2023Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  19. May 9, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2149-2151)
  20. May 9, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1734.
  21. May 9, 2023At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  22. May 5, 2023Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-50.
  23. May 5, 2023Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
  24. Mar 29, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  25. Mar 29, 2023Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
  26. Mar 23, 2023Introduced in House
  27. Mar 23, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.