H.R.1100 - Stop the Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act; STOPP Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1100, the Stop the Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act (STOPP Act), aims to amend the Controlled Substances Act to regulate critical parts of tableting and encapsulating machines. This bill seeks to prevent the illicit manufacturing of controlled substances, particularly fentanyl, by controlling the tools used in their production. The Act introduces definitions for 'critical parts' and mandates serialization, registration, and reporting requirements for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and exporters of these machines and parts.
Expected Effects
The STOPP Act will likely increase the regulatory burden on businesses involved in manufacturing, distributing, or using tableting and encapsulating machines. It will also provide law enforcement with additional tools to track and prevent the illegal production of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and other controlled substances. The Attorney General will play a central role in implementing and enforcing these new regulations.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced availability of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl.
- Enhanced ability of law enforcement to track and intercept illegal pill production.
- Increased accountability for manufacturers and distributors of tableting and encapsulating machines.
- Improved public safety through the reduction of opioid-related deaths and overdoses.
- A more regulated market for pill production equipment, making it harder for criminals to acquire and use such equipment.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased costs for legitimate businesses that use tableting and encapsulating machines due to compliance requirements.
- Potential delays in the production of legitimate medications due to increased regulation.
- Possible shift in illegal drug production methods to circumvent the new regulations.
- Increased administrative burden on the Attorney General and related agencies.
- Risk of unintended consequences for small businesses or research facilities that use these machines for legitimate purposes.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8) by regulating interstate commerce of tableting and encapsulating machines and their critical parts. It also falls under Congress's power to enact laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. The Tenth Amendment is relevant as the bill may impact state regulations, but federal law generally preempts conflicting state laws in this area. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual liberties or rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).