Former Governor (R-LA); frontrunner for AmericansElect presidential nomination
$100,000 reward for convicting for harming DEA agents
Roemer co-sponsored H.R.2013, the Federal Drug Law Enforcement Agent Protection Act of 1985, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to authorize awards of up to $100,000 to any individual who provides original information which leads to the arrest
and conviction of a person who kidnaps or kills a Federal drug law enforcement agent. Provides that the money for such rewards be taken from the forfeiture proceeds within the Department of Justice.
Source: Bill co-sponsorship records from Library of Congress
, Apr 25, 1985
Legalize medical marijuana
Roemer co-sponsored H.R.2232, amendment to the Controlled Substances Act, which transfers marihuana from schedule I (abuse potential, no accepted medical use) to schedule II (accepted medical use) under such Act. Establishes procedures for the
production and use of medical marihuana. Permits the distribution of medical marihuana only to hospitals and pharmacies registered to dispense schedule II controlled substances for the purposes of treating glaucoma or cancer or approved research.
Source: Bill co-sponsorship records from Library of Congress
, Apr 25, 1985
