Bill > HR1255

This bill, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015, aims to reform federal drug sentencing laws by eliminating the harsher penalties previously applied to offenses involving cocaine base, commonly known as crack cocaine. Specifically, it amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, which are federal laws that regulate the manufacture, distribution, and possession of controlled substances, as well as their import and export. The key change is the removal of provisions that mandated significantly longer prison sentences and mandatory minimum penalties for crimes involving crack cocaine compared to other forms of cocaine, thereby creating a more uniform sentencing approach for cocaine offenses.