Contact Congress about H.R. 8005: Stop Pills That Kill Act

Fake pills with fentanyl, fentanyl-like drugs, or meth would get clearer treatment under federal drug law. The DEA would have to make a response plan and report yearly data to Congress.

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Stop Pills That Kill Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: 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.

Latest action on H.R. 8005: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people exposed to fake pills, federal drug agents, and agencies that run drug prevention campaigns. It could also affect people charged in federal counterfeit pill cases. Congress would get more regular data about these pills and the government response.

Why this matters: Fake pills can be dangerous because people may think they are taking real medicine when they are not. This bill tries to make federal action against those pills clearer and more organized. It could shape how the DEA investigates counterfeit pills, seizes them, and warns the public. The bill does not say whether these steps would reduce overdoses, drug use, or illegal drug sales.

Key provisions in H.R. 8005

• The bill defines the fake pills it covers. They must contain fentanyl, a fentanyl-like drug, or meth and be falsely marked as another product.
• Federal drug law would name these drugs more clearly. Rules that already mention meth would also clearly cover fentanyl, fentanyl-like drugs, and covered counterfeit substances.
• The DEA would have to make and carry out a response plan. It must do this within 180 days after the bill becomes law.
• The DEA plan must focus on federal investigations and seizures. It must include ways to improve action against counterfeit fentanyl or meth substances.
• The DEA would have to improve education and prevention work. That includes youth and teens, and it must review programs such as Operation Engage.

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What is H.R. 8005?

Fake pills with fentanyl, fentanyl-like drugs, or meth would get clearer treatment under federal drug law. The DEA would have to make a response plan and report yearly data to Congress.

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