What does Preamble of Stop Pills That Kill Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Controlled Substances Act. The amendment aims to prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stop Pills That Kill Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Stop Pills That Kill Act'.

What does DEFINITION. of Stop Pills That Kill Act do?

This section defines 'counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substance' for the purposes of the Act. A substance qualifies as a 'counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substance' if it contains fentanyl, an analogue of fentanyl, or methamphetamine. It also must be marketed, sold, or falsely bear the identifying mark of another product.

What does PROHIBITED ACTS. of Stop Pills That Kill Act do?

This section amends Section 403(d)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act. The amendment inserts language concerning fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and counterfeit substances.

What does COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. of Stop Pills That Kill Act do?

This section requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator to establish and implement an operation and response plan within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The plan must address counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances. The plan includes strategies to support federal law enforcement investigations and seizures of these substances. It also mandates increased education and prevention efforts, including evaluating the effectiveness of ongoing efforts like Operation Engage and tailoring them to youth and teens. An audit of current campaigns, such as the 'One Pill Can Kill' campaign, is required to identify areas for improvement in addressing the flow of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of Stop Pills That Kill Act do?

This section mandates an annual report to Congress regarding counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine substances. The Attorney General, in consultation with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Office of National Drug Control Policy, is responsible for producing this report. The report must include data on the number of counterfeit substances seized, their form (pill or other), and the illicit substances present within pill form. Data on seizures, charges filed, convictions, and sentences related to counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine is required. The report must also detail prevention measures undertaken by relevant agencies to limit the spread of these substances, including public awareness campaigns. Data disclosure is restricted if it would require unsealing an indictment or undermine ongoing investigations.

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Stop Pills That Kill Act

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Gabe Evans (R-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit actions related to fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and counterfeit substances.
The Drug Enforcement Administration must create and implement a plan to combat counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine substances, including supporting law enforcement and increasing prevention efforts targeting youth.
The Attorney General must annually report to Congress on data related to counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine seizures, charges, convictions, and prevention measures.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3087(In Committee)Official page

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