HR 6921 · 93th Congress · Narcotic law and legislation

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require life imprisonment for certain persons convicted of illegally dealing in dangerous narcotic drugs.

Introduced 1973-04-12· Sponsored by Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-04-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes imprisonment for not less than ten years or for life for persons convicted or illegally dealing in dangerous narcotic drugs in schedule I or II of the Controlled Substances Act. Prohibits parole until the person sentenced has served at least one-half of the term of imprisonment, or in the case of a sentence of life imprisonment, at least 20 years of such sentence.…

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