Powder Cocaine Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Act of 1998

Summary

Powder Cocaine Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Act of 1998 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to decrease (from five kilograms to 500 grams, and from 500 to 50 grams) the amounts of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of coca leaves, cocaine, ecgonine, or compounds thereof (cocaine powder) the manufacture, distribution, or possession of which is punishable by specified penalties under the Act. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to promulgate or amend guidelines to reflect the amendment made by this Act.

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Timeline

1. 5 May 1998

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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2. 5 May 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4359-4361)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 May 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate · 5 May 1998 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
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