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S.2123: Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 1, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 26, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
36 (20 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 TITLE I--SENTENCING REFORM (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to reduce from life to 25 years and from 20 to 15 years the enhanced mandatory minimum prison terms imposed on certain nonviolent defendants convicted of high-level repeat drug offenses (including unlawful import, export, manufacture, or distribution of, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Oct. 26, 2015 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.
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| Oct. 26, 2015 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| Oct. 22, 2015 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| Oct. 19, 2015 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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| Oct. 1, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7104)
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| Oct. 1, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |