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H.R.2178: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 29, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2009
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (13 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2009 - 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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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April 29, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) |