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H.R.2934: Common Sense in Sentencing Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced June 18, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Common Sense in Sentencing Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a federal court to impose a sentence below a statutory minimum if necessary to avoid violating federal provisions prescribing factors courts must consider in imposing a sentence.
(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, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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June 18, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Robert C. Scott (D-Va.) |