United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 7239 — Drug-Free Social Media and Digital Communities Act of 2024

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to enhance the penalties applicable with respect to certain violations involving the use of interactive computer service to distribute a controlled substance, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Drug abuse prevention and control · 21 U.S.C. ch. 13 Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 21 U.S.C. § 864

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new section to the Controlled Substances Act establishing enhanced penalties for distributing controlled substances through interactive computer services.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 864

    SEC. 424. DISTRIBUTION THROUGH USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. (a) In General.--The Controlled Substances Act is amended by inserting after section 423 (21 U.S.C. 864) the following: ...

    This change introduces a new section addressing distribution of controlled substances through social media, detailing penalties for such violations.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 864

    Any person who violates section 401(a)(1) by distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to distribute or dispense a controlled substance through the use of a interactive computer service shall be subject to ...

    This establishes specific penalties related to using an interactive computer service for distributing controlled substances.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 864

    Minimum sentence.--Except to the extent a greater minimum sentence is otherwise provided by section 401(b), a person sentenced under this subsection shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than 1 year, except that the mandatory minimum sentencing requirement of this paragraph shall not apply to offenses involving 5 grams or less of marihuana.

    This sets a mandatory minimum sentence for those distributing controlled substances through interactive computer services, with exceptions for small amounts of marihuana.

  • 21 U.S.C. § 864

    Any person who commits a violation described in subsection (a)(1), after a prior conviction for a violation described in subsection (a)(1) has become final, is punishable ...

    This provision increases penalties for repeat offenders who distribute controlled substances via interactive computer services.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7239 do?
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to enhance the penalties applicable with respect to certain violations involving the use of interactive computer service to distribute a controlled substance, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7239?
HR 7239 is sponsored by Pfluger, August (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 7239?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7239?
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