House Subcommittee Hearing on Federal Drug Policy and Enforcement
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a public record of expert testimony and legislative debate that informs potential future federal changes to drug enforcement, sentencing laws, and border security strategies.
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Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
These agencies are responsible for implementing the drug enforcement policies discussed in the hearing.
Criminal Justice Reform Advocates
These groups provided testimony and materials advocating for changes to sentencing and civil asset forfeiture laws.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 11, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- The session focused on federal policies and enforcement regarding controlled substances.
- Four expert witnesses provided oral and written testimony: Howard Henderson, Katharine Neill Harris, Derek Maltz, and Nicole M. Austin-Hillery.
- The record includes submitted materials regarding civil asset forfeiture reform.
- The record includes submitted materials regarding the impact of immigration policy on border security.
- The record includes a fact-check statement regarding the entry points of illegal drugs into the U.S.
- The record includes a letter to Congressional leadership regarding a classwide-ban senate bill.
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Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a public record of expert testimony and legislative debate that informs potential future federal changes to drug enforcement, sentencing laws, and border security strategies.
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Broad Scope of Testimony
The hearing record includes a wide array of supplemental materials, ranging from border security articles to civil asset forfeiture reform advocacy, indicating a broad scope of debate beyond the initial hearing title.
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