HR 3721 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase the criminal penalties for the smuggling of 100 pounds or more of marijuana.

Introduced 1979-04-25· Sponsored by Rep. Evans, Billy Lee [D-GA-8]· 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 the Judiciary.(1979-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to set a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years imprisonment for anyone violating the provisions of such Act by importing or exporting at least 100 pounds of marijuana. Stipulates that the execution or imposition of such term of imprisonment: (1) may not be suspended; (2) may not include probation or parole; and (3) is not subject to the Federal Youth Corrections Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats10 Republicans1 Independent