Bill · S. 2725· Senate(119-S-2725)
STOP Act 2.0
- Introduced
- 9/4/2025
- Last activity
- 9/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The STOP Act 2.0 increases criminal penalties, including fines and up to 5 years in prison, for mail fraud involving the misrepresentation of a shipment's country of origin. It ends the authority to exclude countries from providing advance electronic information for all mail shipments after five years. The bill requires annual reports on compliance and an evaluation of the STOP Act of 2018. Additionally, it promotes public-private partnerships and international collaboration to identify and detect fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. It also mandates specialized training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers to detect these substances.
Yes· 3 of 30
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+8
Specifically targets the detection and prevention of fentanyl and synthetic opioids entering via mail.
Does this tighten control of the border?+7
Enhances CBP training and data requirements for international mail to stop illicit substances.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
Expands federal criminal penalties and mandates stricter oversight of international mail.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-3
Mandates 100% transmission of electronic advance information for mail shipments.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Increases compliance costs and shipping requirements for international e-commerce.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-2
Stricter mail requirements may impact international shipping for those with families abroad.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Stricter Penalties for Fraud: Section 2 establishes fines and imprisonment for those who knowingly misrepresent the country of origin of international mail, which helps hold fraudsters accountable.
- Increased Oversight: Section 4 requires annual reports on compliance and the quality of information received, including the number of illicit narcotics and counterfeit goods identified.
- Improved Drug Detection: Section 5 allows for partnerships with private tech entities to identify the origin of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
- International Cooperation: Section 6 allows the U.S. to share and receive information from allied governments regarding shippers with a history of transporting illicit substances.
- Better Trained Officers: Section 7 requires training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on using detection equipment and identifying trends in the transport of synthetic opioids.
- Risk Assessment: Section 8 requires the Comptroller General to identify gaps that drug traffickers use to get narcotics into the U.S. by mail.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Criminal Penalties: Section 2 introduces the possibility of imprisonment for up to 5 years and fines for misrepresenting the country of origin of international mail shipments.
- Stricter Shipping Requirements: Section 3 removes the ability to exclude certain countries from the requirement to transmit advance electronic information for 100 percent of mail shipments.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Veterans+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For High Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Business Owners-2Good For Immigrants-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+8
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3Increases Domestic Surveillance+2Improves International Trade-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+7Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+4Improves Data Privacy-2
- 9/4/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia