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With spikes in deaths, Congress moves forward on a bill to ban retail nitrous oxide sales
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Joce Sterman , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Some products are sold under names like Miami Magic and Galaxy Gas. Congress is taking steps to ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide due to a rise in related deaths.
Congress is taking steps to ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide due to a rise in related deaths. The product has legitimate medical and culinary uses, but it is also being sold as a recreational drug. Investigations have found that nitrous oxide is widely available in stores and online, often with packaging and flavors that appeal to young people.
Some products are sold under names like Miami Magic and Galaxy Gas. Further details on the proposed federal crackdown and the investigation into nitrous oxide sales are available from InvestigateTV.
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Category: parks Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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