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H.R. 2433

Drug Traffickers Death Penalty Act of 1989

Drug Traffickers Death Penalty Act of 1989 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the imposition of the death penalty or a sentence of life imprisonment for: (1) certain violations involving ten or more kilograms of heroin, cocaine (including cocaine freebase), phencyclidine, or a controlled substance analogue; or (2) second or subsequent violations involving one or more kilogram of such controlled substances. Provides that the requirement that an aggravating factor be found before the death penalty is imposed shall not apply to such offenses.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17](D-OH)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House