A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 2, 1983)
Amends the Controlled Substances Act to establish mandatory minimum sentences for anyone who: (1) manufactures, distributes, or dispenses a schedule I or II narcotic drug; (2) possesses such drug with the intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense; or (3) attempts or conspires to commit such offenses.
Prohibits a defendant charged with such offenses from entering a plea of guilty to a lesser charge or being covered by any provision of the Federal Youth Corrections Act. Prohibits, for any person convicted of such offenses, the suspension of sentence or granting of probation or parole.
What just happenedMar 9, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 9, 1983CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 2, 1983IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 2, 1983IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 2, 1983IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House