PURE Act

This bill, the PURE Act (S 5461), removes the requirement to test methamphetamine purity in federal sentencing cases. It amends the Controlled Substances Act to eliminate purity thresholds for sentencing under Section 401, meaning prosecutors no longer need to prove the purity of seized methamphetamine to apply mandatory minimum sentences. The change directly affects federal drug prosecutions, crime labs, and sentencing guidelines by reducing a procedural burden. The bill also directs the Sentencing Commission to review guidelines, potentially adding enhancements for severe cases like those involving large victim counts or fatalities.