Julia Charleston

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.

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.

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.

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.

A California congressman is advocating for a federal ban on retail nitrous oxide sales after a 2025 study revealed a 500% increase in nitrous-related deaths between 2010-2023. The article highlights the case of Robert Howland, a former Air Force member who died from nitrous oxide abuse, emphasizing the drug's widespread availability and lethal consequences.

A 2025 study found a 500% increase in nitrous oxide-related deaths between 2010-2023, prompting a California congressman to propose a federal ban on retail sales. The article highlights the case of Robert Howland, an Air Force veteran who died from nitrous oxide misuse after returning from combat, with his mother describing the drug as 'pure poison.'

A California Congressman proposes a federal ban on retail nitrous oxide sales due to a 500% spike in nitrous-related deaths since 2010. The article highlights the case of a military veteran who died from nitrous oxide addiction, underscoring the drug's accessibility through vape shops, convenience stores, and online retailers.