Federal · 119th Congress
PRESS Act
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
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Cosponsors32
Stephanie I. BiceRU.S. Representative · 5th District · OK
Mike CareyRU.S. Representative · 15th District · OH
Chuck EdwardsRU.S. Representative · 11th District · NC
Craig A. GoldmanRU.S. Representative · 12th District · TX
Pat HarriganRU.S. Representative · 10th District · NC
Brian JackRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · GA
Troy E. NehlsRU.S. Representative · 22nd District · TX
Marlin A. StutzmanRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · IN
Claudia TenneyRU.S. Representative · 24th District · NY
Randy K. Weber, Sr.RU.S. Representative · 14th District · TX
Rudy Yakym IIIRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · IN
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 8th District · PA12 of 32
Other titles3
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.Official Title as Introduced
PRESS ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history6
Jul 15, 2026
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 21, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2026
HouseReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House