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US HR4020

US HR4020
Drug Policy Reform Act of 2021


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Introduced
06/17/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To reform United States drug policy, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Drug Policy Reform Act of 2021 or DPR Act of 2021, aims to reform United States drug policy by shifting the focus from punitive measures to a health-focused, evidence-based, and rights-respecting approach. Key provisions include eliminating criminal penalties for personal use possession, establishing a commission to determine benchmark amounts for personal use, expunging certain drug possession convictions, eliminating collateral consequences of drug possession convictions, protecting voting rights for those with drug convictions, investing in harm reduction and treatment services, transferring drug education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services, and prohibiting federal contractors from inquiring about criminal history prior to a conditional job offer.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice, Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)

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