S 3430
PURE Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:50 AM
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Bill overview
The Preventing Unnecessary Resource Expenditures Act (PURE Act) aims to reduce wasteful spending on methamphetamine prosecutions by amending the Controlled Substances Act. The bill seeks to eliminate the requirement to test methamphetamine purity in many cases, as the rise in highly pure methamphetamine production by Mexican cartels has made the current testing process less relevant and resource-intensive. It also modifies sentencing guidelines to consider the severity of harm caused by methamphetamine offenses, potentially allowing for enhanced penalties in certain circumstances. The legislation responds to a significant increase in methamphetamine-related overdoses and a shift in production towards more potent forms of the drug.
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