The EQUAL Act, short for "Eliminating a Quantifiably Unjust Application of the Law Act," aims to address disparities in sentencing for offenses involving cocaine base (crack cocaine) compared to powder cocaine. The bill seeks to reduce the sentencing disparity between these two forms of cocaine by eliminating the 18:1 sentencing ratio that currently exists under federal law. This change is intended to promote fairness and equity in the criminal justice system by aligning penalties for crack and powder cocaine offenses. If passed, the EQUAL Act could lead to significant impacts on reducing disproportionate sentences and addressing racial disparities in drug-related prosecutions.
2023-02-17: Introduced in House
2023-02-17: 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.
2023-02-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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