MANNARINO Act
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Latest action (27 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
The MANNARINO Act would amend the Public Health Service Act to add a new condition on states receiving federal block grant funding for community mental health services under Section 1921. States would be required to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide products that are scented or flavored, and to prohibit the sale of other nitrous oxide products unless a state chooses to exempt them for specific uses—medical, veterinary, or dental care; as a food propellant in commercial kitchens; in manufacturing or industrial processes; or for automotive purposes. Before issuing grants, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would have to verify state compliance, and states found noncompliant could see their federal allotment reduced by up to 10 percent.
The bill primarily affects state governments, which would need to adopt or update laws restricting nitrous oxide sales to keep full mental health block grant funding, as well as retailers and manufacturers of nitrous oxide products, including those marketed with flavors or scents (sometimes associated with recreational inhalant misuse). The new requirement would take effect beginning with the third fiscal year after enactment, giving states time to comply.
The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ), with Rep. Josh Gottheimer as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in both the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10161 do?
- The MANNARINO Act would amend the Public Health Service Act to add a new condition on states receiving federal block grant funding for community mental health services under Section 1921. States would be required to prohibit the sale of nitrous oxide products that are scented or flavored, and to prohibit the sale of other nitrous oxide products unless a state chooses to exempt them for specific uses—medical, veterinary, or dental care; as a food propellant in commercial kitchens; in manufacturing or industrial processes; or for automotive purposes. Before issuing grants, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would have to verify state compliance, and states found noncompliant could see their federal allotment reduced by up to 10 percent. The bill primarily affects state governments, which would need to adopt or update laws restricting nitrous oxide sales to keep full mental health block grant funding, as well as retailers and manufacturers of nitrous oxide products, including those marketed with flavors or scents (sometimes associated with recreational inhalant misuse). The new requirement would take effect beginning with the third fiscal year after enactment, giving states time to comply. The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Thomas Kean (R-NJ), with Rep. Josh Gottheimer as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in both the House and Senate, followed by presidential signature, before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 10161 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10161. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10161?
- H.R. 10161 was sponsored by Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10161?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (27 Aug 2026).
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