Stop Pills That Kill Act
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
What this bill does
The Stop Pills That Kill Act would amend the Controlled Substances Act to tighten federal oversight of tableting and encapsulating machines—equipment used to press powders into pills—and their critical parts, such as dies and punches. It expands the definition of "regulated person" to cover manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and brokers of these machines and parts, requires permanent serial numbers on them, and mandates reporting of related transactions to the Attorney General. The bill creates new federal crimes for removing or altering serial numbers, or for knowingly trafficking in machines with tampered numbers. It also extends U.S. jurisdiction to reach foreign manufacture or distribution of such machines intended for illicit drug production and unlawful importation into the United States, with penalties of up to 20 years depending on the offense, and directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update sentencing guidelines accordingly.
The bill primarily affects manufacturers, distributors, importers, and sellers of pill-pressing equipment, who would face new recordkeeping, serial-number, and reporting requirements, as well as individuals or organizations involved in trafficking counterfeit pills containing substances like fentanyl or methamphetamine. It also directs the Drug Enforcement Administration to create an operational plan to address counterfeit pills containing illicit synthetic substances, including education efforts, and requires annual reports to Congress through fiscal year 2031 on seizures, prosecutions, and prevention measures.
The bill passed the House on September 15, 2026, by voice vote and now goes to the Senate for consideration. It has not yet been voted on by the Senate or signed into law.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
15 Sep 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
21 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8005 do?
- The Stop Pills That Kill Act would amend the Controlled Substances Act to tighten federal oversight of tableting and encapsulating machines—equipment used to press powders into pills—and their critical parts, such as dies and punches. It expands the definition of "regulated person" to cover manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and brokers of these machines and parts, requires permanent serial numbers on them, and mandates reporting of related transactions to the Attorney General. The bill creates new federal crimes for removing or altering serial numbers, or for knowingly trafficking in machines with tampered numbers. It also extends U.S. jurisdiction to reach foreign manufacture or distribution of such machines intended for illicit drug production and unlawful importation into the United States, with penalties of up to 20 years depending on the offense, and directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update sentencing guidelines accordingly. The bill primarily affects manufacturers, distributors, importers, and sellers of pill-pressing equipment, who would face new recordkeeping, serial-number, and reporting requirements, as well as individuals or organizations involved in trafficking counterfeit pills containing substances like fentanyl or methamphetamine. It also directs the Drug Enforcement Administration to create an operational plan to address counterfeit pills containing illicit synthetic substances, including education efforts, and requires annual reports to Congress through fiscal year 2031 on seizures, prosecutions, and prevention measures. The bill passed the House on September 15, 2026, by voice vote and now goes to the Senate for consideration. It has not yet been voted on by the Senate or signed into law.
- Has H.R. 8005 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, H.R. 8005 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 8005?
- H.R. 8005 was sponsored by Rep. Gabe Evans [R-CO8] (Republican-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8005?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (15 Sep 2026).
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