PURE Act

This bill changes federal drug law so that mandatory minimum sentences for methamphetamine crimes are based on the total weight of any mixture containing a detectable amount of the drug, rather than on its purity. It removes the separate weight thresholds for pure methamphetamine, so the lower weight amounts (50 grams and 5 grams) would apply to mixtures. It makes similar wording changes to other sections of the Controlled Substances Act covering methamphetamine crimes. It also directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, as appropriate, amend sentencing guidelines for methamphetamine offenses. The Commission must also consider adding sentence increases for cases involving weapons, many victims, repeated violations, or death or injury.

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Sponsors

• John Kennedy Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors