Stop Pills That Kill Act
U.S. Congress · HR8005 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2026-03-19. Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Summary (plain-language)
Stop Pills That Kill Act This bill increases criminal penalties for offenses relating to the manufacture of fentanyl or counterfeit substances. It also establishes requirements for federal agencies to address the use of counterfeit substances. Specifically, the bill applies an increased criminal penalty for possessing, manufacturing, or distributing certain equipment or materials that are used to illegally manufacture fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or a counterfeit substance (the increased penalty is currently limited to offenses involving methamphetamine). The Drug Enforcement Administration must establish and implement a plan to address counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances through law enforcement action and education and prevention efforts. In addition, the Department of Justice must annually report on the collection of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances by law enforcement and on related prosecutions.
Sponsors
- Gabe Evans (primary)
Text versions
- Introduced in House — 2026-03-19 — XML
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-07-15 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 2026-03-19 | Introduced in House |
| 2026-03-19 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2026-03-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |