H.R. 8005: Stop Pills That Kill Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-03-19 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-21 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6. |
| Last updated | 2026-08-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-03-19):
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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8005 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8005?
H.R. 8005 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Stop Pills That Kill Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8005 are available on congress.gov.
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