H.R. 3245: Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 3245:

Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009

111^th Congress

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To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act regarding penalties for cocaine offenses, and for other purposes.

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Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA3]show cosponsors (60)

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	Introduced	Jul 16, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Jul 29, 2009
	House Vote	...
	Senate Vote	...
	Signed by President	...

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Jul 29, 2009: House Judiciary: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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Nov 3, 2009 2:34 PM - My husband was sentenced in Feb. of this year by trial and received 22 years. How will this law affect him? Will he fall under the new law if it is passed and be re-sentenced? He had 200 grams. I am trying to understand if this law will help him or not. - Answer it!

Nov 3, 2009 11:46 PM - Does this bill apply to career offenders? - Answer it!

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