HR 1551
102th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Narcotic traffic
Parole
Probation
Recidivists
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Sentencing guidelines
Traffic accidents and safety
Truck drivers
Drug Free Truck Stop Act of 1991
Introduced: March 21, 1991
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Apr 8, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 21, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 21, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 21, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Drug Free Truck Stop Act of 1991 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to impose mandatory minimum criminal penalties for the unlawful distribution or possession of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a truck stop or safety rest area. Prohibits the suspension of a sentence, granting of probation, or eligibility for parole until the individual has served the minimum required sentence under the Federal criminal code for any person who violates this Act after a prior conviction under this Act has become final.
Requires the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate specified sentencing guidelines for violations of this Act. Bars multiple enhancements.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.