United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3668 — Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit and to establish criminal penalties for trafficking, or attempting to traffic, in counterfeit drugs. Directs: (1) the Attorney General to give increased priority to efforts to investigate and prosecute offenses that involve trafficking in counterfeit drugs; and (2) the United States Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend its guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of such offense to reflect congressional intent that penalties be increased to reflect the serious nature of such offense and the need for an effective deterrent and to account for the resulting harm to the public.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3719)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3668.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3719-3721)

  6. Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-537.

  9. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

  12. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3668 do?
Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit and to establish criminal penalties for trafficking, or attempting to traffic, in counterfeit drugs. Directs: (1) the Attorney General to give increased priority to efforts to investigate and prosecute offenses that involve trafficking in counterfeit drugs; and (2) the United States Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend its guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of such offense to reflect congressional intent that penalties be increased to reflect the serious nature of such offense and the need for an effective deterrent and to account for the resulting harm to the public.
Who sponsors HR 3668?
HR 3668 is sponsored by Patrick Meehan (R).
What is the current status of HR 3668?
This bill died with 112th 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 3668?
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