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H.R. 4137 (104th)

Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 September 1996

Last action

13 October 1996 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 104-305.

Sponsors

Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Rep. Heineman, Frederick K. (Fred) [R-NC-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3], Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4], Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Seastrand, Andrea H. [R-CA-22], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Martini, William J. [R-NJ-8], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15]

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Summary

Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to impose penalties of a fine and up to 15 years' imprisonment (20 years' imprisonment if the victim is age 14 or under) for possession of a mixture or substance (mixture) containing a detectable amount of a controlled substance, with intent to administer such mixture to another person to facilitate a crime of violence (including a sexual assault) against that person. Enhances penalties for certain activities involving flunitrazepam under: (1) the CSA, including manufacturing, distributing, or possessing with intent to distribute specified quantities of flunitrazepam; and (2) the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, including possessing, manufacturing, and distributing for purposes of unlawful importation of such quantities. Directs: (1) the United States Sentencing Commission to amend the sentencing guidelines for offenses involving flunitrazepam and to ensure that such guidelines reflect the serious nature of such offenses; and (2) the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to conduct a study on the appropriateness of rescheduling flunitrazepam as a Schedule I controlled substance. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes the Attorney General to create educational materials regarding the use of controlled substances in the furtherance of rapes and sexual assaults for dissemination to police departments throughout the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 24 September 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  2. 24 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 25 September 1996

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Sept. 26.

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 September 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 September 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11122-11126)

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 September 1996

    Floor

    Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 26 September 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 26 September 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 September 1996

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 435).

    Source: Floor

  13. 26 September 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 435).

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 September 1996

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11244)

    Source: Floor

  15. 3 October 1996

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S12376-12379)

    Source: Floor

  16. 3 October 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  17. 4 October 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 4 October 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  19. 4 October 1996

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H12275-12276)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  20. 4 October 1996

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H12275-12276)

    Source: NotUsed

  21. 4 October 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 10 October 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  23. 10 October 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  24. 13 October 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-305.

    Source: President

  25. 13 October 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  26. 13 October 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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    Public Law · EN · 14 October 1996

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    Enrolled Bill · EN · 4 October 1996

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    Received in Senate · EN · 26 September 1996

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