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Stop Pills That Kill Act
8/1/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8005
Congressional Summary of HR 8005
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8005
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8005
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 HR 8005
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8005
Comments
Yisroel Starr
3 months ago
I heard about this new bill that's supposed to stop pills that kill. I think it's a good idea, but I'm not exactly sure how it's going to work. It sounds like it could help a lot of people, including me. I hope this bill passes and makes a difference.
