HR 2929 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide a penalty for employee thefts, customer pilferages, robberies, and burglaries of any controlled substance from any pharmacy, practitioner, hospital, manufacturer, or distributor.

Introduced 1983-05-05· Sponsored by Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-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: See S.422.(1984-05-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Controlled Substances Act to make it a Federal offense for any person to knowingly or intentionally obtain possession of a controlled substance from a distributor, manufacturer or practitioner by robbery, theft or extortion. Provides for a prison term of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $10,000, if a dangerous weapon is used, or if death results, a prison term of up to 40 years and a fine of up to $20,000.…

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Cosponsors (20)

7 Democrats13 Republicans