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- H.R.3223
H.R.3223: Two Strikes Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 29, 1996
- Latest Major Action April 18, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (1 Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Two Strikes Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for mandatory life imprisonment of persons convicted of a second or subsequent serious violent felony or serious drug offense.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| March 29, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Steven Schiff (R-N.M.) |