Crime and Drug Commission Resolution

Summary

Crime and Drug Commission Resolution - Establishes the National Commission on Crime and Drugs, composed of twelve members, to conduct a comprehensive study and investigation of: (1) the relationship between drug addiction and crime, specifying as precisely as possible the impact of various types of drug addiction on the crime rate; and (2) the methods of treating and controlling such addiction, including, without limitation, methadone and other drug maintenance and withdrawal programs. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to the Congress a final report not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, containing a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission together with such recommendations for legislation as it deems appropriate. Grants the Commission specified powers to carry out the objectives of this resolution. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution. Provides that the Commission shall cease to exist thirty days after submitting its final report, as required by this joint resolution.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 February 1973

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