An amendment providing for the denial of federal benefits for five years for persons convicted of two or more drug-related crimes with a ten-year period and to deny such benefits for ten years to persons convicted of distributing drugs. Benefits to be denied would include grants, contracts, loans, licenses, and public housing. Retirement, welfare, health, disability and similar benefits would not be subject to denial. Veterans benefits would be curtailed only for conviction of drug distribution.

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Amendment Number
875
Description
An amendment providing for the denial of federal benefits for five years for persons convicted of two or more drug-related crimes with a ten-year period and to deny such benefits for ten years to persons convicted of distributing drugs. Benefits to be denied would include grants, contracts, loans, licenses, and public housing. Retirement, welfare, health, disability and similar benefits would not be subject to denial. Veterans benefits would be curtailed only for conviction of drug distribution.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 8, 1988
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 335 - 67 (Record Vote No: 300).
Submitted Date
Sep 8, 1988
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 875 — Informed