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H.R. 1459 (111th): Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009

Introduced:

Mar 12, 2009
111th Congress, 2009–2010

Status:
Died in a previous Congress

This bill was introduced on March 12, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Sponsor:

Robert “Bobby” Scott

Representative for Virginia's 3rd congressional district

Democrat

Text:

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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2009
Length: 4 pages

See Instead:

H.R. 3245 (same title)
Reported by Committee — Jul 29, 2009

About the bill

Full Title

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

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

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History

Jan 17, 2008
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 5035 (110th).
Mar 12, 2009
 
Introduced

This is the first step in the legislative process.

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Jun 20, 2011
 
Reintroduced Bill — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2242 (112th).
Jun 13, 2013
 
Reintroduced Bill — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2372 (113th).
Mar 4, 2015
 
Reintroduced Bill — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1255.
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