S 1138 · 93th Congress · Narcotic law and legislation
Federal Drug Abuse Enforcement Reorganization Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.(1973-03-08)
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Federal Drug Abuse Enforcement Reorganization Act - Sets forth Congressional findings related to law enforcement and illegal drug traffic. Establishes in the Department of Justice an Office of Drug Abuse Investigation and Enforcement which shall be headed by a Deputy Attorney General appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. States that the Deputy shall: (1) review the investigative practices and capabilities, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for the several agencies under his direction and control as provided in this Act, in terms of their adequacy and consistency with the policies and priorities he provides or establishes; (2) recommend changes in organization, management, and personnel, which he deems advisable to implement the policies, priorities, and objectives he provides or establishes; and (3) conduct or provide for the conduct of evaluation and studies of the performance and results achieved by all Federal agencies working in the areas of drug abuse enforcement. Transfers to the Attorney General all of the functions of the Secretary of Treasury, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Secretary of State and Commissioner of c…
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Cosponsors (5)
4 Democrats1 Republican