Nitrous Oxide Safety Act
Coverage of Nitrous Oxide Safety Act in the Nexus archive.
- Mothers touched by nitrous oxide addiction bring fight to Congress as House ban proposal gets first hearing
The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing for the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act, introduced by Rep. Kevin Mullin, which aims to ban retail sales of nitrous oxide while allowing medical and culinary use. Two mothers, Gerrie Gray-Benedi and Julia Charleston, who lost loved ones to nitrous oxide addiction, advocated for the bill during the hearing.
- Mothers touched by nitrous oxide addiction bring fight to Congress as House ban proposal gets first hearing
A bill to ban retail sales of nitrous oxide received a congressional hearing, supported by Rep. Kevin Mullin and mothers of victims affected by the gas. The Nitrous Oxide Safety Act aims to classify it as a banned hazardous product while allowing medical and culinary use, with advocates sharing personal stories to push for the legislation.
- Mothers touched by nitrous oxide addiction bring fight to Congress as House ban proposal gets first hearing
A bill to ban retail sales of nitrous oxide received its first congressional hearing, backed by Rep. Kevin Mullin and supported by mothers of victims affected by the gas. Two mothers, Gerrie Gray-Benedi and Julia Charleston, advocated for the legislation, highlighting the dangers of nitrous oxide and the need for stricter regulations.
- With spikes in deaths, Congress moves forward on a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales
Congress is advancing a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales amid a 500% increase in nitrous-related deaths between 2010-2023. Rep. Kevin Mullin’s bipartisan Nitrous Oxide Safety Act aims to prohibit recreational sales while allowing medical and culinary use, while a Senate bill targets deceptive marketing practices.
- With spikes in deaths, Congress moves forward on a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales
Congress is advancing a bill to ban retail sales of nitrous oxide after a 500-percent increase in nitrous-related deaths between 2010-2023. The bipartisan Nitrous Oxide Safety Act aims to restrict recreational sales while allowing medical and culinary use. A separate Senate bill targets marketing practices of nitrous oxide products.
- With spikes in deaths, Congress moves forward on a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales
Congress is advancing a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales after a surge in deaths linked to its recreational use. The bipartisan Nitrous Oxide Safety Act, proposed by Rep. Kevin Mullin, aims to restrict sales while allowing medical and culinary access. A separate Senate bill targets deceptive marketing practices around the gas.