S. 1789 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
S. 1789 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Oct 15, 2009, sponsored by Richard J. Durbin with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 15, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 111-220
What it does
Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to: (1) increase the amount of a controlled substance or mixture containing a cocaine base (i.e., crack cocaine) required for the imposition of mandatory minimum prison terms for trafficking; and (2) increase monetary penalties for drug trafficking and for the importation and exportation of controlled substanc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 15, 2009
- Passed the SenateMar 17, 2010
- Passed the HouseJul 28, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentJul 29, 2010
- Became lawAug 3, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-220. (Aug 3, 2010)
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- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
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- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
- S. 3397: Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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