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Stop Pills That Kill Act

Key claim: The Stop Pills That Kill Act (HR8005) was forwarded by subcommittee to full committee (amended) by voice vote in the 119th Congress.

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(HR8005 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-15): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Why this matters

HR8005 would expand criminal penalties for manufacturing fentanyl and counterfeit controlled substances and direct DEA to run a counterfeit-pill enforcement and education plan, so its advancement signals continued congressional momentum on the supply side of the fentanyl crisis. For patients and providers the practical implications are indirect — no coverage or scheduling change yet — but the bill is now positioned for full committee markup, the next gate before a floor vote.

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Stop Pills That Kill Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 15-jul-2026

The Stop Pills That Kill Act (HR8005) was forwarded by subcommittee to full committee (amended) by voice vote in the 119th Congress.

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External: congress:119-hr-8005:introduced

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