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- H.RES.372
H.RES.372: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that marijuana is a dangerous and addictive drug and should not be legalized for medicinal use.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 26, 1998
- Latest Major Action March 18, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that the House of Representatives is unequivocally opposed to legalizing marijuana for medicinal use. Urges the defeat of State initiatives which would seek to legalize marijuana for such use. Directs the Attorney General to report to the House Judiciary Committee on: (1) the total quantity of marijuana eradicated in the United States from 1992 through 1997; and (2) the annual number of arrests and prosecutions for Federal marijuana...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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For Further Action See H.J.Res.117.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 105-451, Part I.
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House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 18, 1998.
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Committee on Commerce discharged.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 158.
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| Feb. 26, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Bill McCollum (R-Fla.) |