H.R. 1459 (111th): Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009
- Introduced:
Mar 12, 2009
111th Congress, 2009–2010- Status:
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Died in a previous Congress
This bill was introduced on March 12, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.
- Sponsor:
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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:
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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.
Legislative action may be ocurring on one of these bills in lieu of or in parallel to action on this bill.
Referred to Committee
Last Action: Jan 17, 2008
Referred to Committee
Last Action: Jun 20, 2011
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- Cosponsors
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18 cosponsors (17D, 1R) (show)
- Committee Assignments
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