118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1475Stop Pills That Kill Act

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced May 9, 2023
Last action May 9, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

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 Drug Enforcement Administration must establish and implement a plan to address counterfeit fentanyl or methamphetamine substances through law enforceme...

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
May 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.