What does Preamble of PRESS Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act The amendment targets the importation of illicit pill press machines The goal is to prevent the counterfeiting of substances

What does SHORT TITLE. of PRESS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances Act.

What does PROVIDING FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. of PRESS Act do?

This section amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 959) to prohibit the manufacture or distribution of certain equipment intended for use in manufacturing controlled substances or listed chemicals if there is an intent or knowledge that the substances will be unlawfully imported into the United States. Section 1010 of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 960) is amended to include manufacture or distribution of specified equipment in violation of section 1009 as a prohibited act. The penalties for certain violations of section 1010(d) are modified to align with Title 18, United States Code, and establish specific imprisonment periods based on the nature of the violation and quantities involved. The United States Sentencing Commission is directed to review and amend federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to reflect the changes made by this Act.

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PRESS Act

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Ashley Moody (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands U.S. jurisdiction to prohibit the manufacture or distribution of pill press machines and related equipment intended for use in producing controlled substances if there's intent for unlawful import into the United States.
The bill increases penalties for violating import/export laws related to equipment used in manufacturing controlled substances, aligning them with existing Title 18 penalties.
The United States Sentencing Commission is directed to update federal sentencing guidelines to reflect the changes introduced by this Act.

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