Drug Enforcement Amendments Act of 1985
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 12, 1985)
Drug Enforcement Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish criminal penalties for using an individual under the age of 18 to distribute controlled substances. Provides that any individual convicted of such an offense shall not be eligible for parole until the minimum sentence has been served.
Establishes criminal penalties for the manufacture, distribution, or possession of an unregulated drug which has a chemical structure or effect which is substantially similar to that of a controlled substance.
Directs the Attorney General to study and recommend methods to control the diversion of legitimate precursor and essential chemicals to the production of illegal drugs. Requires the Attorney General to report all findings to the Congress.
What just happenedOct 27, 1986
See H.R.5484.
Who’s behind it
- Oct 27, 1986CommitteeH19100
See H.R.5484.
Judiciary Committee - May 1, 1986CommitteeH21000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime Subcommittee - Dec 18, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Dec 16, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime Subcommittee - Dec 12, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Dec 12, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Dec 12, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 12, 1985IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House