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Defending America's Most Vulnerable: Safe Access to Drug Treatment and Child Protection Act of 2004

Introduced: June 14, 2004 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 23, 2004
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 23, 2004
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 6, 2004
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 28, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 18, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jun 14, 2004
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jun 14, 2004
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Defending America's Most Vulnerable: Safe Access to Drug Treatment and Child Protection Act of 2004 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to expand penalties for drug distribution to persons under age 21 and to cover attempts, conspiracy, and distribution, without regard to the type of controlled substance and schedule. Modifies provisions regarding distributing or manufacturing drugs in or near schools to delete the "100 feet" limitation, to include public libraries and daycare facilities, and to increase imprisonment terms. Increases or expands the scope of penalties regarding employing children to distribute drugs near schools and playgrounds, employing persons under age 18 in drug distribution, and distributing drugs to underage persons.

Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend the sentencing guidelines to: (1) increase base offense levels for drug-related offenses involving minors; and (2) provide for specified sentencing enhancements for persons possessing or brandishing a firearm.

Prohibits distributing or manufacturing a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a drug treatment facility.

Modifies: (1) Federal criminal code provisions regarding the sentencing of a defendant who substantially assists the Government in an investigation and prosecution, and regarding detention prior to sentencing; and (2) the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure regarding the acceptance or rejection of plea agreements.

Amends the CSA to: (1) increase penalties for, and expand the scope of provisions regarding, endangering human life while illegally manufacturing a controlled substance; and (2) provide for life imprisonment without release for drug felons and violent criminals convicted a third time.

What's happening now September 23, 2004

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2