Stop Pills That Kill Act
Sens. Grassley and Hassan Introduce Stop Pills That Kill Act to Target Counterfeit Fentanyl
The Stop Pills That Kill Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a major public health crisis, which usually helps a bill move forward. However, many similar bills face delays in the busy legislative calendar.
Key Points
- The bill targets counterfeit pills that look like real medication but actually contain fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or methamphetamine. It updates the Controlled Substances Act so that selling these fake pills carries the same strict penalties as selling other illegal drugs.
- The DEA would be required to create and carry out a new plan within 180 days to investigate, seize, and respond to counterfeit fentanyl and meth pills. The plan must include education and prevention strategies specifically aimed at teens and young people.
- The government would need to review existing public awareness campaigns like "One Pill Can Kill" to figure out how to make them more effective at stopping the spread of counterfeit drugs.
From policy text
“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”
View in full text - The Attorney General would have to send an annual report to Congress with detailed data on seizures, prosecutions, and convictions related to counterfeit fentanyl and meth pills, including what substances the pills contain and where they were found.
From policy text
“Not 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”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Pills That Kill Act
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