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S.260: A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to penalties for crimes involving cocaine, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (2 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| Feb. 4, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Spencer Abraham (R-Mich.) |