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- H.R.3584
H.R.3584: Truth in Sentencing Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 20, 1993
- Latest Major Action March 2, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
74 (42 Democrats, 32 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Truth in Sentencing Act of 1993 - Authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to provide grants to States to build, expand, or operate space in correctional facilities in order to implement specified "truth in sentencing" requirements. Requires a State, to be eligible for funding under this Act, to have in effect throughout the State such requirements, including provisions which: (1) restrict parole, good-time credit release,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Nov. 20, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Chapman (D-Texas) |