HR 15086 · 94th Congress · Narcotics

Drug Pushers Punishment Act

Introduced 1976-08-05· Sponsored by Rep. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI-9]· 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.(1976-08-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Drug Pushers Punishment Act - Title I: Increased Penalties - Increases, under the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, the penalties for the manufacture or distribution of a controlled narcotic drug to: (1) not less than 5 years, nor more than 25 years, imprisonment, and a fine of up to $50,000; (2) not less than 10 years and up to life imprisonment, and a fine of up to $100,000 if a person had a previous felony conviction relating to controlled substances; (3) not less than 10 years and up to life imprisonment and a fine of up to $100,000 if the crime was committed while such person was on release from a charge of violating this Act. Excepts addicted persons from the minimum term of imprisonment in all three categories of this Act. Declares that a conspiracy to commit any offense under such Acts shall be punished as prescribed for the commission of the offense. Title II: Conditions of Release - Adds, for the judicial officer's consideration in setting conditions of release, the element of whether the person poses a danger to the safety of other persons, himself, the community, and the property of others. Sets forth procedures to govern the…

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