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Bill99th CongressFiled Jul 24, 1986Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5249

A bill to amend Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act to include cocaine freebase.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 24, 1986)

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to include cocaine freebase as a schedule I substance. Establishes criminal penalties of up to 20 years in prison, or up to $250,000 fine, or both, for manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing cocaine freebase.

What just happenedOct 27, 1986

See H.R.5484.

Who’s behind it

Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6](D-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 27, 1986CommitteeH19100

    See H.R.5484.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 31, 1986CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  3. Jul 28, 1986CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime Subcommittee
  4. Jul 24, 1986IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Jul 24, 1986IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. Jul 24, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. Jul 24, 1986IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House