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- H.R.901
H.R.901: MERCY Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (9 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Maintaining dignity and Eliminating unnecessary Restrictive Confinement of Youths Act of 2017 or the MERCY Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit juvenile solitary confinement, except as a temporary response to behavior that poses a serious and immediate risk of harm.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) |