BIPARTISAN BILL CO-AUTHORED BY BILIRAKIS TO COMBAT ILLICIT XYLAZINE UNANIMOUSLY ADVANCES

Washington, July 21 -- Congressman Gus Bilirakis issued the following press release:

Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today announced that the bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, legislation he co authored to combat the growing threat of illicit xylazine trafficking while protecting its legitimate veterinary use, was unanimously approved by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce earlier today. The legislation was introduced by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), August Pfluger (TX-11), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), and Deborah Ross (NC-02). Having now cleared committee, the bill advances to the House Floor for consideration by the full House of Representatives. Companion le...