Drug Trafficking Elimination Act of 2009
Latest action · Jun 12, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 18, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Drug Trafficking Elimination Act of 2009 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to increase prison terms or impose mandatory minimum prison terms for: (1) manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing certain large amounts of heroin, marihuana, or methamphetamine; (2) importing or exporting such drugs; (3) manufacturing or cultivating a controlled substance on federal property; (4) using hazardous substances on federal land in connection with illegal drug activities; (5) possessing a listed chemical with intent to manufacture a controlled substance; (6) committing a crime of violence during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime; (7) engaging in a dangerous drug trafficking organization; (8) distributing controlled substances to persons under age 21 or to a pregnant person; (9) distributing controlled substances in or near schools; and (10) employing or involving persons under age 18 in illegal drug activities.
Directs the Attorney General to develop a National Drug Trafficking Enforcement Strategy.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 18, 2009 to May 21, 2009; 6 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| R-CA | Elton Gallegly | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| R-NC | Howard Coble | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| R-UT | Jason Chaffetz | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| R-IN | Mark E. Souder | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| R-TX | Michael T. McCaul | Original | May 18, 2009 |
| R-CO | Doug Lamborn | May 21, 2009 |
Withdrew 14 Darrell Issa R-CA Jul 24, 2009·Jack Kingston R-GA Jul 24, 2009·Jean Schmidt R-OH Jul 24, 2009·John B. Shadegg R-AZ Jul 24, 2009·John Fleming R-LA Jul 24, 2009·Joseph R. Pitts R-PA Jul 24, 2009·K. Michael Conaway R-TX Jul 24, 2009·Mary Fallin R-OK Jul 24, 2009·Mike Pence R-IN Jul 24, 2009·Paul C. Broun R-GA Jul 24, 2009·Phil Gingrey R-GA Jul 24, 2009·Robert E. Latta R-OH Jul 24, 2009·Steve King R-IA Jul 24, 2009·Virginia Foxx R-NC Jul 24, 2009
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Judiciary Committee | Referred May 18, 2009 |
| Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee | Referred Jun 12, 2009 | |
| House | Energy and Commerce Committee | Referred May 18, 2009 |
| Health Subcommittee | Referred May 19, 2009 |
Actions 6
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 12, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- May 19, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- May 18, 2009Introduced in House
- May 18, 2009Referred to House Judiciary
- May 18, 2009Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To amend the Controlled Substances Act to enhance criminal penalties for drug trafficking offenses relating to distribution of heroin, marihuana, and methamphetamine and distribution to and use of children, and for other purposes.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Drug Trafficking Elimination Act of 2009
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
- Child safety and welfare
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Organized crime
- Sex and reproductive health
- Violent crime
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 18, 2009Introduced in House
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