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Stop Pills That Kill Act

H.R. 8005 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 8005119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/19/2026REP. EVANSR-CO · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.34 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Evans, Gabe (R-CO) (Introduced 03/19/2026)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.34 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Judiciary Committee
Latest Action07/21/2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (03/19/2026)

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.

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Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 8005 IH: Stop Pills That Kill Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8005IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 19, 2026Mr. Evans of Colorado introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedA BILLTo amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop Pills That Kill Act.

2.DefinitionIn this Act, the term counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substance means a substance that— (1)contains fentanyl, any analogue of fentanyl, or methamphetamine; and (2)is marketed under, sold under, or falsely bears the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or any likeness thereof of another product.

3.Prohibited actsSection 403(d)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 843(d)(2)) is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or a counterfeit substance after methamphetamine.

4.Comprehensive planNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration shall establish and implement an operation and response plan to address counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances that includes— (1)strategies to enable and empower Federal law enforcement efforts to investigate and seize counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances; (2)specific ways that education and prevention efforts to stop the use of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances will be increased, including how— (A)ongoing efforts, such as Operation Engage, are effective in increasing education and prevention; and (B)how the efforts described in subparagraph (A) are tailored to youth and teen access; and (3)an audit of current campaigns, including the One Pill Can Kill campaign, on counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances, including a review of data and other available information on how the campaigns can be tailored, adjusted, or improved to better address the flow of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances.

5.Report to Congress (a)ReportNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, shall submit to Congress a report on information regarding the collection and prosecutions of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances. (b)ContentsThe report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1)Data on the aggregate number of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances seized and collected by Federal law enforcement agencies. (2)A breakdown on how many counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances are in pill form. (3)A breakdown on which illicit substances are present in the counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances that are in pill form. (4)Data outlining where and when counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances were seized. (5)Data on the charges filed pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) in relation to a counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substance, particularly in pill form, unless disclosure of the data would— (A)require unsealing an indictment; or (B)undermine investigations and charges brought by the Department of Justice. (6)Data on the convictions and sentences against those who are found guilty under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 401(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841(a)) as it pertains to counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances, particularly those in pill form. (7)Any prevention measures that the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, or Office of National Drug Control Policy are undertaking to limit and reduce the spread of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances in pill form, including ongoing public awareness campaigns.

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All Actions (10)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/19/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/19/2026Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/19/2026House floor actionsReferred 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.
03/19/2026House floor actionsReferred 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.
03/19/2026House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/15/2026House committee actionsSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
07/15/2026House committee actionsForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
07/20/2026House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
07/21/2026House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
07/21/2026House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleStop Pills That Kill Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedStop Pills That Kill Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
House - Energy and Commerce Committee07/21/2026 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee07/20/2026 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee03/19/2026 Referred To
House - Judiciary Committee03/19/2026 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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