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Sens. McCormick, Gallego Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Nitazene Trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 30, 2025 — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today introduced the Nitazene Control Act. The bipartisan legislation works to permanently schedule the entire class of nitazenes under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, closing loopholes that traffickers exploit by making slight chemical changes to evade enforcement. Senators McCormick and Gallego were joined in introduction by Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jeane Shaheen (D-NH), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Ashley Moody (R-FL), and the bill has been endorsed by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA). Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) and Eugene
ICYMI: Two McCormick Bills Advanced by Foreign Relations Committee
Washington, D.C., October 24, 2025 – This week, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved two bills sponsored by Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), which leverage American leadership at international monetary institutions to push back against China’s growing global economic influence. The Strengthening United States Leadership at the Inter-American Development Bank Actwould bolster key economic partners in the Western Hemisphere, provide more alternatives to Chinese investment, and create additional development opportunities for U.S. companies that will create jobs in the United States. The China Exchange Rate Transparency (CERT) Actworks to advocate for enhanced transparency in China’s exchange rate arrangements at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Both bills passed
ICYMI: Senators McCormick, Slotkin Introduce Resolution to Designate October 20th-24th as “Careers in Energy Week”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced a resolution to designate this week as “Careers in Energy Week.” As a global leader in energy production, the United States relies on a highly skilled and rapidly growing energy workforce. These dedicated workers are the backbone of a dominant industry that keeps our energy reliable, affordable, and strong. By shining a light on the people who power our homes, fuel our economy, and support critical infrastructure, we aim to raise awareness of the essential role they play and to inspire the next generation of skilled workers to explore careers in this field. A companion resolution was introduced