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HR1734
TRANQ Research Act of 2023

1
Roll Calls
356
Yea (latest vote)
0
Nay (latest vote)
House
2023-05-11 – 2023-05-11

About HR1734

TRANQ Research Act of 2023

Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA)

Latest Action (2023-12-19): Became Public Law No: 118-23.

Summary

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.

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

Who Voted How on HR1734

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Vote Breakdown — HR1734

How members voted on HR1734. 363 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) 2023-05-11 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR1734?

HR1734 is the TRANQ Research Act of 2023, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA). 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.

Who sponsored HR1734?

HR1734 was sponsored by Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR1734?

As of 2023-12-19, HR1734 Became Public Law No: 118-23..

How did Congress vote on HR1734?

HR1734 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2023-05-11 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR1734 cover?

HR1734 is categorized under "Science, Technology, Communications." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-science-technology-communications/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR1734?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.