119th Congress

H.R. 8005

Stop Pills That Kill Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Gabe Evans(R-CO)
Introduced: Mar 19, 2026
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees: House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Official text: Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (0)

No cosponsors.

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Sep 16, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 15, 2026 · House
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5674-5675)
Sep 15, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8005.
Sep 15, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5674-5676)
Sep 15, 2026 · House
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 19, 2026 · House
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.
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House