Congress 118 - HR 1734 - TRANQ Research Act of 2023

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Advanced technology and technological innovations Chemistry Congressional oversight Drug trafficking and controlled substances Higher education Research administration and funding Science and engineering education Science, Technology, Communications

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Testing, Rapid Analysis, and Narcotic Quality Research Act of 2023 or the TRANQ Research Act of 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.

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.

Actions

Dec 19, 2023

Became Public Law No: 118-23.
Dec 19, 2023

Signed by President.
Dec 14, 2023

Presented to President.
Dec 4, 2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 4, 2023

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6087-6088)
Dec 4, 2023

Resolving 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)
Dec 4, 2023

DEBATE - 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.
Dec 4, 2023

Mr. Lucas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6087-6089)
Jun 26, 2023

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 22, 2023

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2250-2251)
Jun 22, 2023

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2250-2251)
Jun 22, 2023

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2250)
May 15, 2023

Received in the Senate, read twice.
May 11, 2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 11, 2023

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)
May 11, 2023

Passed/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)
May 11, 2023

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)
May 9, 2023

At 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.
May 9, 2023

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1734.
May 9, 2023

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2149-2151)
May 9, 2023

Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 5, 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
May 5, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-50.
Mar 29, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Mar 23, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 23, 2023

Introduced in House

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