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H.R. 994

Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 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 the imposition of the death penalty or life imprisonment. Limits imposition of the death penalty to defendants who resisted arrest or were armed with dangerous weapons at the time of arrest.

See H.R.5484.

Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17](D-OH)Sponsor
43 cosponsors25 D19 R
43cosponsors2committees7actions1related bills14subjects
  1. CommitteeH19100

    See H.R.5484.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime Subcommittee
  3. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House