US HB2735 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-09-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Protecting Lands Against Narcotics Trafficking Act of 2013 or the PLANT Act - Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend the federal sentencing guidelines to ensure that they provide for additional penalties applicable to persons convicted of Controlled Substances Act offenses of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance or a counterfeit substance while on federal property or intentionally trespassing on the property of another, if the offense involves: the use of a poison, chemical, or hazardous substance for the unlawful production of a controlled substance that: (1) creates a serious hazard to humans, wildlife, or domestic animals; (2) degrades or harms the environment or natural resources; or (3) pollutes an aquifer, spring, stream, river, or body of water; the diversion, redirection, obstruction, draining, or impoundment of an aquifer, spring, river, or body of water for the unlawful production of a controlled substance; or the substantial removal of vegetation or clear cutting of timber for the unlawful production of a controlled substance.
Title
PLANT Act
Sponsors
Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Mark Amodei [R-NV] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Paul Cook [R-CA] |
Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. John Garamendi [D-CA] | Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA] | Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] |
Rep. Mike Thompson [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-09-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
2013-07-18 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
General public lands matters
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Lakes and rivers
Land use and conservation
Water quality
Water use and supply
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
General public lands matters
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Lakes and rivers
Land use and conservation
Water quality
Water use and supply
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2735/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2735/BILLS-113hr2735ih.pdf |