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Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985

Introduced: July 10, 1985 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 27, 1986
See H.R.5484.
Mar 13, 1986
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 18, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jul 12, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
Jul 10, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jul 10, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 10, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Controlled Substances Penalties Act of 1985 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase the penalties for offenses involving: (1) a kilogram or more of cocaine; (2) two or more kilograms of any other narcotic drug in schedules I or II; (3) a kilogram or more of phencyclidine (PCP); or (4) 25 grams or more of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Provides for a fine of not more than $500,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than 30 years. Prohibits any person from being released on bail pending trial for or appeal with respect to an offense under such Act. Requires first offenders to serve at least one half of their sentences before they become eligible for parole. Makes second drug offenders subject to life imprisonment.

What's happening now October 27, 1986

See H.R.5484.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1