The Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act of 2009
Introduced by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.), H.R. 79 would equalize the crack and powder cocaine sentences by lowering the triggering quantities for the powder cocaine mandatory minimums to those for crack cocaine. The bill has no cosponsors and – though it has been referred to the Judiciary Committee’s crime subcommittee – little chance of advancement in the committee. FAMM does not support this legislation.