Stop Pills That Kill Act
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced 2026-03-19
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Stop Pills That Kill Act” Read the full text
Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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 Administrat
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Where it is
Introduced · 2026-03-19
In the House.
Passed the House · 2026-09-15
Senate floor vote · next
Official documents
The numbers
29%
of bills that passed one chamber became law in the 118th Congress, 2023 to 2024 (n=939)
1
sponsor, out of 218 needed to pass
Who is lobbying on this
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTSvia AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS
1 filingSOUTHEAST GEORGIA HOSPITAL SYSTEMvia CAROL G HOLLADAY & ASSOCIATES
1 filingFrom 2 filings in federal lobbying disclosures (LDA), via lda.gov, naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (2026-09-16).