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US HB7184
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Addison McDowell
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AI Summary
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Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it unlawful to manufacture or distribute tableting machines, encapsulating machines, press punches, die systems, gelatin capsules, or related equipment with intent or knowledge that it will be used to produce controlled substances destined for unlawful U.S. import
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Establishes extraterritorial jurisdiction over foreign actors who supply pill press equipment knowing it will be used to manufacture counterfeit drugs for import into the United States
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Creates tiered federal prison sentences: up to 8 years for equipment violations, up to 10 years for general import-related offenses, up to 15 years for large-scale operations involving more than 1,000 kilograms of chemicals or more than 100 machines, and up to 20 years for list I chemical violations
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Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend federal sentencing guidelines in accordance with the new provisions
Legislative Description
PRESS Act Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances Act
Crime and law enforcement
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.
1/21/2026