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H.R.5536: Candace's Law
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2014
- Latest Major Action Oct. 28, 2014
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Domestic Violence Enhanced Penalty Act of 2014 or Candace's Law - Directs a state to provide by law enhanced sentencing requirements for persons convicted of committing, or attempting to commit, an act of domestic violence in the presence of minor children. Prohibits a state that fails within two years to implement this Act substantially from receiving 20% of the funds that would otherwise be allocated to it for the fiscal year under the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 28, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 18, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |