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- H.R.1695
H.R.1695: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 24, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (17 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 - 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. Requires the court to give the parties notice of its intent to impose a lower sentence and to state in writing the factors requiring such a sentence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| April 24, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 24, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Robert C. Scott (D-Va.) |