S 260
105th Congress
Senate
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cocaine
Drug abuse
Drug traffic
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Sentencing guidelines
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to penalties for crimes involving cocaine, and for other purposes.
Introduced: February 4, 1997
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 4, 1997
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Feb 4, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S961)
Feb 4, 1997
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to decrease (from five kilograms to one kilogram, and from 500 to 100 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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