To eliminate the disparity in sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires elimination of increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base The following provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Foreign Businesses and Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires elimination of increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base The following provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires elimination of increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base The following provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Businesses, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill requires elimination of increased penalties for cocaine offenses where the cocaine involved is cocaine base The following provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Armstrong (for himself, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Bacon, and Mr. …
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