Gerald B. H. Solomon (R-NY)

Probably the most prolific, Sen. Solomon introduced at least 11 bills last year concerning mj prohibition. Here are a few:

H.R. 1265, the Medical Marijuana Deterrence Act of 1997, provides that, in any state where it is legal to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, an individual who is convicted of any state or federal drug offense shall be ineligible for certain federal benefits (the issuance of any grants, contracts, loans, or licenses provided by a federal agency or through appropriated funds) without regard to any discretion of the court.

H.R. 1310, the Medical Marijuana Prevention Act of 1997, directs the Attorney General to revoke the medical license of any practitioner who recommends the use of a controlled substance that is illegal under federal law.

H.R. 88, titled A Bill to Suspend Education Benefits to Individuals Convicted of Drug Offences, suspends the eligibility for grants, loans, or work assistance of any individual student convicted under federal or state law of any offense involving possession or sale of a controlled substance. Specifies ineligibility periods: (1) for possession offenses of one year (first offense), two years (second offense), and indefinite (third offense); and (2) for sale offenses of two years (first offense) and indefinite (second offense).

H.R. 89, 90, 92, 310 calls for mandatory pre-employment and random drug tests of ALL federal employees at all levels.

H.R. 309, the Anti-Drug Legalization Act, prohibits any federal department or agency from conducting or financing any study or research involving the "legalization" of drugs.

H.R. 313, the Federal Benefit Suspension Act, removes discretion from the courts and thus makes mandatory the denial of all federal benefits for a fixed term after a conviction for distribution or possession of a controlled substance.

H.R. 314, the Drug Kingpin Death Penalty Enhancement Act, reduces by half the quantity of controlled substances currently required in a continuing criminal enterprise in order to receive the death penalty.

H.R. 333, the Employer Notification Act, requires courts to notify the employers of people convicted of federal controlled substance offenses.

Please let him know what kind of job he is doing for American citizens:

Rep. Gerald B.H. Solomon
2206 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5614
Rep. Solomon has no email.

Back