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Stop Pills That Kill Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1475
Bill 118 s 1475, also known as the Stop Pills That Kill Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the opioid crisis in the United States by targeting the manufacturers and distributors of prescription painkillers that have been linked to overdose deaths.
The Stop Pills That Kill Act includes several key provisions. First, it would require pharmaceutical companies to pay a fee for every opioid prescription they sell, with the funds raised going towards addiction treatment and prevention programs. This fee is intended to hold drug manufacturers accountable for the role their products have played in the opioid epidemic.
Additionally, the bill would establish stricter regulations for the marketing and distribution of prescription opioids. It would require companies to provide more detailed information about the risks and benefits of these drugs to both healthcare providers and patients. The legislation also includes measures to improve monitoring of opioid prescriptions and to crack down on illegal distribution of these medications. Overall, the Stop Pills That Kill Act aims to address the opioid crisis by targeting the root causes of addiction and overdose deaths. By holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in the epidemic and implementing stricter regulations on the marketing and distribution of prescription opioids, this bill seeks to prevent further harm to individuals and communities affected by opioid addiction.
The Stop Pills That Kill Act includes several key provisions. First, it would require pharmaceutical companies to pay a fee for every opioid prescription they sell, with the funds raised going towards addiction treatment and prevention programs. This fee is intended to hold drug manufacturers accountable for the role their products have played in the opioid epidemic.
Additionally, the bill would establish stricter regulations for the marketing and distribution of prescription opioids. It would require companies to provide more detailed information about the risks and benefits of these drugs to both healthcare providers and patients. The legislation also includes measures to improve monitoring of opioid prescriptions and to crack down on illegal distribution of these medications. Overall, the Stop Pills That Kill Act aims to address the opioid crisis by targeting the root causes of addiction and overdose deaths. By holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in the epidemic and implementing stricter regulations on the marketing and distribution of prescription opioids, this bill seeks to prevent further harm to individuals and communities affected by opioid addiction.
Congressional Summary of S 1475
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.
Current Status of Bill S 1475
Bill S 1475 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill S 1475 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 9, 2023. Bill S 1475's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1475
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1475
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1475
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