END 7-OH Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary

**HR 8000: END 7-OH Act** This bill proposes to regulate or ban 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a chemical compound found in kratom products. Kratom is an herbal supplement some people use for pain relief or other purposes. **What it does:** The bill would likely classify 7-OH as a controlled substance, making it illegal to manufacture, distribute, or possess products containing this compound. **Who it affects:** - People who currently use kratom products containing 7-OH - Retailers and manufacturers of kratom supplements - Healthcare providers who work with patients using kratom **What would change:** If passed, kratom products containing 7-OH would become illegal to sell or possess. Users would need to find alternative products or treatments. Businesses selling these products would need to stop or face legal penalties. The bill is currently in committee, meaning Congress is still reviewing and potentially modifying it before any vote.

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