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Stop Pills That Kill Act

USA117th CongressS-4151| Senate 
| Updated: 5/5/2022
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 bill also requires the United States Sentencing Commission to review sentencing guidelines and amend them, if appropriate, to include an enhanced penalty for those who knowingly misrepresent counterfeit pills that have fentanyl, a fentanyl analogue, or methamphetamine as legitimate pills. The Drug Enforcement Administration must establish and implement a plan to address counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances through law enforcement action and education and prevention efforts. In addition, the Department of Justice must annually report on the collection of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances by law enforcement and on related prosecutions.
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Timeline
May 5, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8175
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 5, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8175
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8175: Stop Pills That Kill Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesU.S. Sentencing Commission

Stop Pills That Kill Act

USA117th CongressS-4151| Senate 
| Updated: 5/5/2022
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 bill also requires the United States Sentencing Commission to review sentencing guidelines and amend them, if appropriate, to include an enhanced penalty for those who knowingly misrepresent counterfeit pills that have fentanyl, a fentanyl analogue, or methamphetamine as legitimate pills. The Drug Enforcement Administration must establish and implement a plan to address counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances through law enforcement action and education and prevention efforts. In addition, the Department of Justice must annually report on the collection of counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances by law enforcement and on related prosecutions.
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Timeline
May 5, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 5, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8175
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 5, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 5, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8175
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8175: Stop Pills That Kill Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesU.S. Sentencing Commission