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Introduced
09/15/2022
09/15/2022
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit manu- facturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled sub- stances for minors, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act, amends the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the manufacturing or distribution of controlled substances that are combined with, marketed to appear similar to, or modified to resemble candy or beverage products, if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe the substance will be distributed to minors under 18 years of age. The bill imposes additional penalties of up to 10 years for a first offense and up to 20 years for subsequent offenses. The bill also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend federal sentencing guidelines to include a penalty enhancement of at least 2 offense levels for such violations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (32)
Jim Banks (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Cliff Bentz (R),
Andrew Clyde (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Yvette Herrell (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8839/all-info | 09/16/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8839/BILLS-117hr8839ih.pdf | 09/22/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8839/BILLS-117hr8839ih.pdf.pdf | 09/22/2022 |
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