AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 7, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Expands the Controlled Substances Act's definition of 'regulated machines' to include critical parts of tableting and encapsulating machines, such as dies and punches
- Requires sellers and deliverers of regulated machines to comply with existing CSA recordkeeping and reporting requirements, in addition to manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and purchasers
- Mandates permanent serial numbers on encapsulating machines, tableting machines, and their critical parts
- Prohibits removal, alteration, or obliteration of serial numbers on regulated machines and parts
- Makes it a criminal offense to transport, ship, possess, distribute, or sell regulated machines or parts knowing their serial numbers have been removed or altered
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Regulated machine transactions become subject to broader tracking requirements under federal drug control law
- The bill does not specify which manufacturers, industries, or users will bear compliance costs or administrative burdens
- Criminal penalties apply to serial number tampering, but the bill text does not specify penalty severity or sentencing ranges
- The documented scope of regulated machines expands to components; practical enforcement effects remain undocumented
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Introduced in House on 2025-10-31
- Referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce and Committee on the Judiciary on 2025-10-31
- Referred to Subcommittee on Health on 2025-10-31
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by voice vote on 2026-07-15
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Jul 15, 2026 — Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Oct 31, 2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Oct 31, 2025 — Referred 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.
- Oct 31, 2025 — Referred 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.
- Oct 31, 2025 — Introduced in House
- Oct 31, 2025 — Introduced in House