What is the current status of HR 7184?

HR 7184 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7184?

HR 7184 was sponsored by Addison McDowell (R), Rep.

Bill to Stop Illegal Pill Presses

IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026

Introduced3 months ago

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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Crime and Law EnforcementCriminal procedure and sentencingCustoms enforcementDrug trafficking and controlled substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesJurisdiction and venueManufacturingRetail and wholesale tradesU.S. Sentencing Commission

Why This Matters

This bill aims to stop the importation of machines used to make fake drugs, which can harm public health. It strengthens laws against those who produce or distribute these machines for illegal drug manufacturing.

If you are concerned about fake drugs, this bill could help reduce their availability by targeting illegal manufacturing equipment.

Who this affects

People at risk · Patients · Communities affected by drug abuse

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill makes it illegal to import machines that can create counterfeit drugs.
2It targets equipment like pill presses and encapsulating machines used for illegal drug production.
3The bill increases penalties for those who manufacture or distribute these machines for illegal purposes.
4It aims to prevent the unlawful importation of controlled substances into the United States.
5The bill also gives law enforcement more tools to combat drug trafficking.

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Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly

Bill to Stop Illegal Pill Presses

IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026

Introduced3 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Why This Matters

If you are concerned about fake drugs, this bill could help reduce their availability by targeting illegal manufacturing equipment.

Who this affects

People at risk · Patients · Communities affected by drug abuse

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill makes it illegal to import machines that can create counterfeit drugs.
2It targets equipment like pill presses and encapsulating machines used for illegal drug production.
3The bill increases penalties for those who manufacture or distribute these machines for illegal purposes.
4It aims to prevent the unlawful importation of controlled substances into the United States.
5The bill also gives law enforcement more tools to combat drug trafficking.

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly