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US HR9790

US HR9790
Stop The Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act STOPP Act


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Introduced
09/24/2024
In Committee
09/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the regulation of critical parts of tableting machines and encapsulating machines, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Stop The Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act (STOPP Act), amends the Controlled Substances Act to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of tableting machines, encapsulating machines, and their critical parts. Key provisions include: defining "critical parts" of these machines; requiring the registration, serialization, and reporting of transactions involving these machines and parts; establishing a National Pill Press Registry; and imposing penalties for violations, such as removing or altering serial numbers or possessing unregistered machines. The goal is to provide better oversight and control over these tools that can be used in the illicit production of opioids and other drugs.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 09/24/2024)

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