S 422 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide a criminal penalty for robbery of a controlled substance.

Introduced 1983-02-03· Sponsored by Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA]· Senate

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 98-305.(1984-05-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for taking or attempting to take property by force, violence, or intimidation from either a pharmacy or a person registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Increases the penalties if any person's life is endangered by use of a dangerous weapon or if any person is assaulted or killed during the commission of such offense. Directs the Attorney General to report to Congress on the enforcement of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans