HR 7115 · 93th Congress · Narcotic law and legislation

A bill to amend the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 and title 18 of the United States Code to further control the illicit traffic in narcotic drugs.

Introduced 1973-04-17· Sponsored by Rep. Steele, Robert H. [R-CT-2]· 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.(1973-04-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for a term of not less than 10 years nor more than 20 years imprisonment for any person over 18 years of age who knowingly or intentionally distributes any narcotic drug listed in the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, or who possesses such drugs with intent to distribute them. Provides for a term of life imprisonment for any person who commits such a violation after one or more convictions for such an offense. Prohibits the granting of suspended sentences and probation for convictions under the Act, and establishes the conditions for parole. Allows for a sentence of not less than 2 nor more than 20 years for a convicted first offender who is cooperative in disclosing information concerning the source of such narcotic drug involved in such violation. Authorizes the Attorney General to pay up to $30,000 for information and services concerning a violation under this Act. Defines the crime of conspiracy to obstruct the enforcement of the criminal laws of a State as the intent to facilitate illegal distribution of narcotic drug listed in the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. Sets forth the terms of sentencing, probation and …

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

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1 Democrat