- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 33
- Latest action
- Jul 15, 2026
What it does
The PRESS Act would amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the manufacture or distribution of pill press machines and related equipment if intended or known to be used for producing controlled substances that will be unlawfully imported into the United States. It establishes criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment of up to 20 years for violations involving list I chemicals, with enhanced penalties for large-scale operations exceeding 1,000 kilograms of chemicals or 100 machines. The bill also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to update federal sentencing guidelines to reflect these new offenses. It applies to individuals and entities involved in the production or…
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