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H.R. 1265

Medical Marijuana Deterrence Act of 1997

Medical Marijuana Deterrence Act of 1997 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide that, in any State in which it is not unlawful to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, an individual who is convicted of a State drug trafficking or possession offense shall be ineligible for certain Federal benefits (the issuance of any grants, contracts, loans, or licenses provided by a Federal agency or through appropriated funds) without regard to any discretion of the court.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22](R-NY)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Judiciary

    Judiciary Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on 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.

  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Commerce

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E607)

  7. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House