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Introduced
09/14/2017
09/14/2017
In Committee
09/28/2017
09/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Mandatory Minimum Reform Act of 2017 This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to eliminate most drug offense mandatory minimum prison terms imposed on a defendant who imports, exports, manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Additionally, it eliminates drug offense mandatory minimum prison terms for simple possession, distribution to an individual under age 21 by an individual at least age 18, distribution or manufacture in a school zone, and use of an individual under age 18 to distribute. Finally, the bill requires prior written approval of the Attorney General to prosecute a defendant for certain drug offenses that involve low-level drug quantities (e.g., less than one kilogram of heroin or less than 500 grams of cocaine-based substances).
AI Summary
This bill, the Mandatory Minimum Reform Act of 2017, aims to eliminate most mandatory minimum prison terms for drug offenses. Specifically, it amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to remove mandatory minimums for importing, exporting, manufacturing, distributing, or possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute. It also eliminates mandatory minimums for simple drug possession, distribution to minors, distribution in school zones, and using minors to distribute drugs. Additionally, the bill requires prior written approval from the Attorney General to prosecute certain low-level drug cases involving small quantities of controlled substances. The bill is intended to address concerns about the disproportionate impact of mandatory minimum sentences, particularly on minority communities, as well as the high costs associated with the federal prison system.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Maxine Waters (D)*,
Steve Cohen (D),
Keith Ellison (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 09/28/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3800/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3800/BILLS-115hr3800ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3800/BILLS-115hr3800ih.pdf.pdf |
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