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- H.R.2435
H.R.2435: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 7, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (16 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize a court to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum if it determines, after considering certain factors, that the mandatory minimum sentence is greater than necessary.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Robert C. Scott (D-Va.) |