PRESS Act Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances...
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prevent the importation of illicit pill press machines with the intent to counterfeit substances, and for other purposes.
The PRESS Act, or Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances Act, aims to update the Controlled Substances Act to stop the illegal import of machines used to counterfeit pills. These machines, known as pill press machines, are often used to make dangerous fake drugs. By making it harder to import these machines, the bill seeks to protect public health by reducing the availability of counterfeit substances.
This bill would impact those involved in the illegal drug trade by making it more difficult for them to obtain the tools needed to produce fake pills. It would also affect law enforcement agencies that work to intercept and prosecute illegal imports of these machines. The general public would benefit by reducing the risk of consuming harmful counterfeit drugs.
HB7184 was introduced on January 21, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Subcommittee on Health. On July 15, 2026, the bill was considered and marked up by the subcommittee before being forwarded to the full committee by voice vote. Further actions will be necessary to move the bill through the legislative process.
