Health Subcommittee Markup

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup session on July 16, 2026, focusing on legislation aimed at combating the illicit drug crisis, particularly the proliferation of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and other synthetic substances. The subcommittee considered three key bills: H.R. 5880 (Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act), H.R. 7184 (Press Act), and H.R. 8005 (Stop Pills That Kill Act). These bills propose regulatory frameworks for tracking pill presses and their parts through serialization, criminalizing the importation of pill press equipment intended for illicit drug production, and enhancing penalties for manufacturing fentanyl-related counterfeit pills. The committee discussed the balance between enforcement and concerns about over-criminalization, with some members advocating for additional work on the bills to address practical and legal concerns. All three bills were approved and forwarded to the full committee for further consideration. The session also included discussion of a separate bipartisan bill to expand access to hepatitis C treatments, highlighting broader public health priorities.