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S. 1253

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to penalties for crimes involving cocaine, and for other purposes.

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.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI](R-MI)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13738-13740)

  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate