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Bill105th CongressFiled Sep 11, 1997Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1162

Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act of 1997

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 11, 1997)

Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act of 1997 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to make prohibitions and penalties for the manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, importation, or exportation of crack cocaine applicable to the same amounts of powdered cocaine.

What just happenedNov 4, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11685-11686)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 4, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11685-11686)

  2. Sep 11, 1997IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Sep 11, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9198)

  4. Sep 11, 1997IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate