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S.619: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced March 20, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 20, 2013
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 20, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 20, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rand Paul (R-Ky.) |