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TRANQ Research Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1734| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2023
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (25)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mike Garcia (Republican)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Brandon Williams (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 29, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Mar 29, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.
May 9, 2023
Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 9, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2149-2151)
May 9, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1734.
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 11, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)
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)
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May 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2023
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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
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)
Jun 26, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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
Mr. Lucas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6087-6089)
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
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1280
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 14, 2023
Presented to President.
Dec 19, 2023
Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-23.
  • March 23, 2023
    Introduced in House


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


  • March 29, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.


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


  • 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.


  • May 9, 2023
    Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


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


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


  • 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 11, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)


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


  • May 15, 2023
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • June 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)


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


  • June 22, 2023
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2250)


  • June 26, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 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)


  • December 4, 2023
    Mr. Lucas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6087-6089)


  • December 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.


  • December 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)


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


  • December 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1280
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 14, 2023
    Presented to President.


  • December 19, 2023
    Signed by President.


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

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-1280: TRANQ Research Act of 2023
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChemistryCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHigher educationResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering education

TRANQ Research Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1734| House 
| Updated: 12/19/2023
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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 29, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
Mar 29, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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.
May 9, 2023
Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 9, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2149-2151)
May 9, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1734.
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 11, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)
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)
View Vote
May 11, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 15, 2023
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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
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)
Jun 26, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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
Mr. Lucas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6087-6089)
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
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 13, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1280
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 14, 2023
Presented to President.
Dec 19, 2023
Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-23.
  • March 23, 2023
    Introduced in House


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


  • March 29, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.


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


  • 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.


  • May 9, 2023
    Mr. Miller (OH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


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


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


  • 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 11, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)


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


  • May 15, 2023
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • June 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)


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


  • June 22, 2023
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2250)


  • June 26, 2023
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 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)


  • December 4, 2023
    Mr. Lucas moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H6087-6089)


  • December 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.


  • December 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)


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


  • December 13, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1280
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 14, 2023
    Presented to President.


  • December 19, 2023
    Signed by President.


  • December 19, 2023
    Became Public Law No: 118-23.
Mike Collins

Mike Collins

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (25)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mike Garcia (Republican)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Brandon Williams (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 118-1280: TRANQ Research Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChemistryCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHigher educationResearch administration and fundingScience and engineering education