Drug Policy Reform Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 17, 2021)
Drug Policy Reform Act of 2021 or the DPR Act of 2021
This bill transfers federal regulatory authority over controlled substances, eliminates federal penalties for some drug-related offenses, and removes some collateral consequences for certain criminal convictions. A collateral consequence is a penalty (e.g., a restriction on access to a program or service) imposed on an individual in addition to the penalty associated with the sentence.
Specifically, the bill transfers regulatory authority over controlled substances from the Department of Justice to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Additionally, the bill directs HHS to establish a commission to determine a benchmark amount of a controlled substance for personal use supply. The bill eliminates federal criminal and civil penalties for simple possession of a controlled substance in an amount equal to or less than the benchmark.
Finally, the bill removes the collateral consequences of certain convictions. For example, the bill
- removes some restrictions on eligibility for federal assistance and benefits for individuals who are convicted of certain drug-related offenses,
- reinstates the right to vote in federal elections for persons convicted of criminal offenses, and
- repeals the requirement for states to revoke or suspend driver's licenses of individuals who are convicted of drug offenses as a condition of receiving a full allocation of certain federal grant funds.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 17, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jun 21, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Jun 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Budget Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Services Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee on House Administration - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Financial Services Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House