What does Preamble of Stop Pills That Kill Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances, and for other purposes,' aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act.

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, a fentanyl analogue, or methamphetamine. The substance must also be marketed, sold, or falsely bear the identifying marks of another product to meet the definition.

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 regarding 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 and 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. The plan requires an audit of existing campaigns, such as the 'One Pill Can Kill' campaign, to identify improvements for addressing the flow of counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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

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

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Stop Pills That Kill Act

Last updated: 10/30/2025 · Introduced: 10/30/2025

Author: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit acts related to fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and counterfeit substances.
The Drug Enforcement Administration must create a plan to combat counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine, including law enforcement strategies, prevention efforts, and an evaluation of existing public awareness campaigns.
The Attorney General must annually report to Congress on seizures, prosecutions, and prevention measures related to counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine substances.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8005(In Committee)Official page

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