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H.R.2456: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 18, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 1, 2005
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2005 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eliminate specified mandatory minimum penalties relating to the trafficking in, and possession, importation, or distribution of, crack cocaine.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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May 18, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) |