S 4209
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to extend the limitations period for certain offenses resulting in death or serious bodily injury
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Floor Vote
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Summary
**What it does:** This bill would extend the time limit (called a "limitations period") for prosecuting certain drug-related crimes under federal law when those crimes result in someone's death or serious bodily injury. **Who it affects:** - Federal prosecutors who investigate drug crimes - Defendants accused of drug offenses that caused death or serious harm - Families of victims who died or were seriously injured from drug-related crimes **What would change:** Currently, there are time limits on when prosecutors can file charges for most crimes.