H.R. 8005, the Stop Pills That Kill Act, passed the House on September 15, 2026.
H.R. 8005 — Stop Pills That Kill Act
What it does
This bill amends federal drug law to specifically criminalize counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine pills—substances falsely marketed or labeled to look like legitimate pharmaceuticals. It requires the DEA to develop an enforcement and prevention plan within 180 days and mandates annual congressional reports on seizures, prosecutions, and public awareness campaigns targeting counterfeit pills.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in Stop Pills That Kill Act.
What happens next
H.R. 8005 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Gabe Evans.
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