

H.R. 1466: The Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009


H.R. 1466: The Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009
The Issue
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) introduced H.R. 1466 on March 12. The bill would eliminate all mandatory minimum sentences for low-level drug offenders. It would also give courts the option of placing offenders on parole or suspending their sentences, and it would limit federal involvement in low-level drug prosecutions.
Help support this legislation by sending an e-mail to your representative in Congress.
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The Issue
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) introduced H.R. 1466 on March 12. The bill would eliminate all mandatory minimum sentences for low-level drug offenders. It would also give courts the option of placing offenders on parole or suspending their sentences, and it would limit federal involvement in low-level drug prosecutions.
Help support this legislation by sending an e-mail to your representative in Congress.
https://secure2.convio.net/mpp/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=313

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Petition created on May 7, 2009