Stop Pills That Kill Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 19, 2026)
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.
What just happenedSep 16, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in HouseSep 15, 2026
- Introduced in HouseMar 19, 2026
- Sep 16, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 15, 2026FloorH38800
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5674-5675)
- Sep 15, 2026Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8005.
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5674-5676)
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 21, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 21, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 20, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 15, 2026Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 15, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Health Subcommittee - Mar 19, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 19, 2026IntroReferralH11100
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.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 19, 2026IntroReferralH11100
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.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 19, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 19, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House