HB8005: Stop Pills That Kill Act
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill amends federal drug law to add new criminal prohibitions related to fentanyl, fentanyl-like drugs (called analogues), and fake medications. It aims to increase penalties or create new crimes for acts involving these dangerous drugs. The bill is sponsored by Representative Gabe Evans and has passed one of Congress, moving toward a final vote in the other. The specific new prohibitions are not detailed in the available description.
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HB8005: Stop Pills That Kill Act