Powder Cocaine Sentencing Act of 1999
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 19, 1999)
Powder Cocaine Sentencing Act of 1999 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to decrease (from five kilograms to 500 grams, and from 500 to 50 grams) the amounts of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of coca leaves, cocaine, ecgonine, or compounds thereof (cocaine powder) the manufacture, distribution, or possession of which is punishable by specified penalties under the Act. Makes the same changes in amounts with respect to violations of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act.
Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend sentencing guidelines to reflect the amendments made by this Act.
What just happenedJan 19, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Jan 19, 1999IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 19, 1999IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S570)
- Jan 19, 1999IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate