S1223-118

Introduced

To improve certain criminal provisions.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 20, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill defines motor vehicles Section 2119 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— by striking , with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm; by inserting a comma after, requires offenses involving candy-flavored controlled substances manufactured or distributed for minors Part D of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, and requires manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors Except as provided in subsection (c) and in section 418, 419, or 420, a person shall be subject to the penalty described. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, product standards, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Transportation, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, and Finance.

Who Benefits and How

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Defines motor vehicles Section 2119 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— by striking , with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm; by inserting a comma after...
  • Requires offenses involving candy-flavored controlled substances manufactured or distributed for minors Part D of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
  • Requires manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors Except as provided in subsection (c) and in section 418, 419, or 420, a person shall be subject to the penalty described...
  • Requires kidnapping Section 1201 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for any person, in any...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill defines motor vehicles Section 2119 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— by striking , with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm; by inserting a comma after, requires offenses involving candy-flavored controlled substances manufactured or distributed for minors Part D of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, and requires manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors Except as provided in subsection (c) and in section 418, 419, or 420, a person shall be subject to the penalty described.

Key Policy Areas

Transportation, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, Finance

Primary Purpose

The bill defines motor vehicles Section 2119 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— by striking , with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm; by inserting a comma after, requires offenses involving candy-flavored controlled substances manufactured or distributed for minors Part D of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C, and requires manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors Except as provided in subsection (c) and in section 418, 419, or 420, a person shall be subject to the penalty described.

Policy Domains

Transportation Criminal Justice Healthcare Finance

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill: ,
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill:
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities: , , ,
Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 20, 2023

Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Kennedy, …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Law Enforcement
4 mentions across 4 clauses
+4 positive

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities

4/8
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Transportation Criminal Justice Healthcare Finance

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