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Senator Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs
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For Immediate
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CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Press Secretary 202-228-3630 Jen Clanahan – Deputy Press Secretary 303-455-7600 |
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Update: Sen.
Salazar’s Anti-Meth Bills Pass Full Senate As Part Of CJS Appropriations
Bill WASHINGTON, DC – Law enforcement around Colorado and the Nation came one step closer to acquiring two powerful tools in the fight against methamphetamine yesterday when the Senate passed the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Act (H.R. 2862). The Act passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 91-4. Included in the final version of the CJS Act were two important anti-meth provisions championed by Senator Ken Salazar:
“Meth has been attacking our communities and families for too long, especially in rural areas. Now, law enforcement officials are one step closer to an expanded arsenal to keep meth off our streets and the criminals who peddle it behind bars,” Sen. Salazar said. Having been passed by the Senate, H.R. 2862 will now proceed to conference committee to iron out differences between House and Senate versions before being voted upon a second time by both the House and Senate. If the House and Senate both approve the conference report, it will go on to the President’s desk for signature or veto.
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