HR 7194
Mandatory Minimum Reform Act of 2020
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
The Mandatory Minimum Reform Act of 2020 aims to reduce the use of mandatory minimum prison sentences for drug offenses. It eliminates most mandatory minimums for drug crimes like possession and distribution, and requires prior approval from the Attorney General for certain low-level drug offenses involving small quantities. The bill also modifies sentencing provisions within the Controlled Substances Act, reducing potential minimum sentences and shifting discretion to judges. This legislation seeks to address concerns about the disproportionate impact of these sentences on minority communities and the high costs associated with maintaining a large federal prison population.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Barbara Lee
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.