S. 1685 (110th): Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act of 2007

Introduced:
Jun 25, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 25, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 25, 2007
Referred to Committee Jun 25, 2007
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
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Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to reduce the sentencing disparity between powder and crack cocaine violations, and to provide increased emphasis on aggravating factors relating to the seriousness of the offense and the culpability of the offender.

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Last updated Jun 25, 2007.
6 pages

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6/25/2007--Introduced.
Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act of 2007 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase (by a factor of five) the amount of a controlled substance or mixture containing a cocaine base (i.e., crack cocaine) required for the imposition of mandatory minimum prison terms for trafficking in such controlled substance.
Eliminates the five-year mandatory minimum prison term for first-time possession of crack cocaine.
Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend, if appropriate, its sentencing guidelines for trafficking in a controlled substance to reflect the use of a dangerous weapon or violence in such crime and the culpability and role of the defendant in such crime.

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