Rep. Evans Introduces Stop Pills That Kill Act to Crack Down on Counterfeit Fentanyl
The Stop Pills That Kill Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
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By expanding the Controlled Substances Act to specifically cover fentanyl and fentanyl analogues in counterfeit form, the bill creates new federal criminal exposure for people involved in the drug trade. Those caught manufacturing or distributing fake pills containing fentanyl or meth could face additional or enhanced federal charges and longer sentences.
“Section 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''.”
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on March 26, 2026, to discuss 14 bills, including the Stop Pills That Kill Act (H.R. 8005). The bill implements sentencing penalties for counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and requires a DEA comprehensive response plan.
The Stop Pills That Kill Act, championed by Colorado representatives, aims to implement new penalties for counterfeit pill production. The legislation targets the surge in fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl that have devastated communities and increasingly reached teenagers.
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Congressional Bill
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Stop Pills That Kill Act
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