HRES 871
110th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crack (Drug)
Drug abuse
Parole
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Sentencing guidelines
Opposing the United States Sentencing Commissions decision to reduce crack cocaine sentences.
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 14, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dec 12, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 12, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses disagreement with the decision of the U.S. Sentencing Commission to reduce crack cocaine sentences and opposition to releasing felons before their sentences expire.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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