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WHAT: Reforming Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Briefing for Congressional staffers
WHO: Members of Congress and staff, media, policy advocates, stakeholders, treatment providers, faith leaders
When: Monday, May 21
House Briefing: 9 a.m. – B340
Senate Briefing: 2 p.m. – 485
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Twenty years ago when the crack cocaine sentencing laws were first passed by Congress, the
The USSC has taken the lead on eliminating the crack/powder sentencing disparity by amending the federal sentencing guidelines to lessen the punishment range for crack cocaine cases by approximately one to two years. The Commission also urged Congress to reform federal mandatory minimum sentences to reduce the statutory disparity. Currently, there is growing bipartisan support for reforming the crack/powder disparity. There are two house bills pending and a similar one before the Senate.
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