HR 1255 · 114th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-03-04· Sponsored by Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2015-03-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eliminate increased and mandatory minimum penalties for drug offenses involving mixtures or substances which contain cocaine base (i.e., crack cocaine).…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats
Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]MD
Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]WA
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]WA