Stop Pills That Kill Act
The Stop Pills That Kill Act targets counterfeit pills containing fentanyl or methamphetamine that are sold under the branding of legitimate prescription medications. It expands federal criminal penalties to specifically include these counterfeit substances and requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to create a comprehensive plan within 180 days to improve law enforcement investigations and public education efforts. The bill also mandates annual reports to Congress detailing seizure data, prosecution statistics, and prevention measures related to counterfeit pills. These provisions aim to enhance federal response to the distribution of fake prescription pills while maintaining existing legal frameworks.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 19, 2026
Last action Jul 21, 2026
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
6
Jul 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jul 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jul 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Jul 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
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.
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gabe Evans
RRepublican
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