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H.R.1097: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2019
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2019 This bill authorizes 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 |
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March 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Feb. 7, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Robert C. Scott (D-Va.) |