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Introduced
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
In Committee
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To eliminate the disparity in sentencing for cocaine offenses, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act" or the "EQUAL Act," aims to eliminate the disparity in sentencing for cocaine offenses. It repeals the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act that establish higher penalties for offenses involving cocaine base (also known as crack cocaine) compared to powder cocaine. The bill applies to any sentence imposed after the date of enactment, regardless of when the offense was committed, and allows the sentencing court to impose a reduced sentence for defendants convicted or sentenced for a federal offense involving cocaine base before the enactment of this bill.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (23)
Kelly Armstrong (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Hakeem Jeffries (D),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Bobby Scott (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
David Trone (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1062/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1062/BILLS-118hr1062ih.pdf |
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