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Bill97th CongressFiled Feb 6, 1981Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 439

A bill to restrict bail pending appeal where the conviction involves a drug related offense.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 6, 1981)

Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that denial of bail pending appeal of a conviction under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act is not subject to appellate review.

What just happenedFeb 27, 1981

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA](R-GA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Feb 27, 1981Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Feb 6, 1981IntroReferral

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Feb 6, 1981IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate