A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to penalties for crimes involving cocaine, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 18, 1995)
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to decrease (from five kilograms to one kilogram, and from 500 to 100 grams) the amounts of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of coca leaves, cocaine, ecgonine, or compounds thereof (cocaine powder) the manufacture, distribution, or possession of which is punishable by specified penalties under the Act. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend guidelines to reflect the amendment made by this Act.
What just happenedSep 18, 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 18, 1995IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 18, 1995IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13738-13740)
- Sep 18, 1995IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate