HR 1990 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses.

Introduced 1979-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-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.(1979-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Controlled Substances Act to provide mandatory minimum sentences for anyone who: (1) manufactures, distributes, or dispenses a schedule I or II narcotic drug or a counterfeit thereof; (2) possesses such drug with the intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense; or (3) attempts or conspires to commit such offenses. Prohibits a defendant charged with such offenses from: (1) entering a plea of guilty to a lesser charge; or (2) being covered by any provisions of the Federal Youth Corrections Act.…

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