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- H.R.3158
H.R.3158: RAISE Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced July 22, 2015
- Latest Major Action Sept. 8, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
41 (40 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Reforming Alternatives to Incarceration and Sentencing to Establish a Better Path for Youth Act of 2015 or the RAISE Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to permit a court to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum for certain nonviolent youth offenses if the mandatory minimum is unjust to the youth and not necessary to protect public safety. The term "youth" means an individual prosecuted or sentenced for a criminal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 8, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| July 22, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 22, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |