arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

The PRESS Act: Cracking Down on Machines Used for Illegal Drug Production.

This bill targets the international supply chain of machines used to manufacture counterfeit drugs and illegal substances. It aims to protect citizens by making it harder for criminals to produce and smuggle dangerous pills into the country.
Key points
Illegalizes the manufacture or distribution of pill presses and capsules intended for drug smuggling into the US.
Establishes tough prison sentences, ranging from 8 to 20 years depending on the severity of the crime.
Allows US authorities to prosecute individuals involved in these activities even if they operate outside the United States.
Increases penalties for large-scale operations involving over 100 machines or 1,000 kilograms of materials.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Introduced
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7184
Sponsor: Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]
Process start date: 2026-01-21
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-flash-latest
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PRESS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7184.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Illegalizes the manufacture or distribution of pill presses and capsules intended for drug smuggling into the US.
  • Establishes tough prison sentences, ranging from 8 to 20 years depending on the severity of the crime.
  • Allows US authorities to prosecute individuals involved in these activities even if they operate outside the United States.
  • Increases penalties for large-scale operations involving over 100 machines or 1,000 kilograms of materials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-10.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Courts and Law Health