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- H.R.65
H.R.65: RAISE Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 12, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Reforming Alternatives to Incarceration and Sentencing to Establish a Better Path for Youth Act of 2017 or the RAISE Act of 2017 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |