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Bill98th CongressFiled Apr 6, 1983Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 985

Controlled Substances Amendments Act of 1983

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 6, 1983)

Controlled Substances Amendments Act of 1983 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to increase penalties for illegal distribution (including subsequent offenses) of schedules I and II nonnarcotic drugs (to make them the same as penalties that apply to narcotic drugs).

What just happenedJun 24, 1983

Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX](D-TX)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Jun 24, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Apr 8, 1983Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

    Terrorism, Technology, and Government Information Subcommittee
  3. Apr 6, 1983Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Apr 6, 1983IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Apr 6, 1983IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Controlled Substances Amendments Act of 1983 — Informed