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S 2033 105th Congress Senate

Powder Cocaine Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Act of 1998

Official title: A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to penalties for crimes involving cocaine, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 5, 1998 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement CocaineDrug abuseDrug trafficMandatory sentencesSentencing guidelines
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May 5, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
May 5, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4359-4361)
May 5, 1998
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 Latest action May 5, 1998

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Powder Cocaine Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Act of 1998 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to decrease (from five kilograms to 500 grams, and from 500 to 50 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.

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · May 5, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2033: Powder Cocaine Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-2033/
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