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H.R.5843: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 17, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (8 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults - Prohibits the imposition of any penalty under an Act of Congress for the possession of marijuana for personal use or for the not-for-profit transfer between adults of marijuana for personal use.Deems the possession of 100 grams or less of marijuana as personal use (one ounce or less for a not-for-profit transfer between adults).Allows the imposition of a...
(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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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April 17, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Barney Frank (D-Mass.) |