H.R. 2178

The Crack Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2009

H.R. 2178, the Crack Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2009, introduced by Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) on April 29, would eliminate the mandatory minimum for simple possession of crack cocaine and equalizes the crack and raise the crack quantity that triggers the five-year and 10-year mandatory minimums to the level of powder cocaine required to trigger the same sentences. FAMM supports this legislation.

• Click here to download Congressman Rangel’s press statement (pdf).