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 (Feb 4, 1997)
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 happenedFeb 4, 1997
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Feb 4, 1997IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 4, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S961)
- Feb 4, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate