Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 26, 1985)
Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase the penalties for offenses involving: (1) a kilogram or more of cocaine; (2) two or more kilograms of any other narcotic drug in schedule I or II; (3) a kilogram or more of phencyclidine (PCP); or (4) 25 grams or more of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Provides for a fine of not more than $500,000 or imprisonment for not more than 30 years. Prohibits any person from being released on bail pending trial for or appeal with respect to an offense under such Act. Requires first offenders to serve at least one half of their sentences before they become eligible for parole. Makes second drug offenders subject to life imprisonment.
What just happenedOct 27, 1986
See H.R.5484.
Who’s behind it
- Oct 27, 1986CommitteeH19100
See H.R.5484.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 8, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime Subcommittee - Jul 8, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 26, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 26, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 26, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 26, 1985IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House