S. 1886 (112th): Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011

Introduced:
Nov 17, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]
Status:
Died (Passed Senate)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the Senate on March 6, 2012 but was never passed by the House.

Progress
Introduced Nov 17, 2011
Referred to Committee Nov 17, 2011
Reported by Committee Dec 08, 2011
Passed Senate Mar 06, 2012
Cosponsors
9 cosponsors (7D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to prevent trafficking in counterfeit drugs.

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Last updated Mar 07, 2012.
4 pages

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3/6/2012--Passed Senate amended.
Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to establish criminal penalties of a fine, imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both for trafficking, or attempting to traffic, in counterfeit drugs.
Doubles the potential fine for repeat offenders.
Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend its guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of that offense to reflect congressional intent that such penalties be increased.

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