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- H.R.3795
H.R.3795: Second Look Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 12, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 17, 2019
Bill Summary
Second Look Act of 2019 This bill allows a defendant who has served at least 10 years in prison to petition a federal court for a sentence reduction. Specifically, a court may reduce the prison term for a defendant if (1) the imposed prison term was more than 10 years; (2) the defendant has served at least 10 years in custody; and (3) the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to public safety, is ready for reentry, and the interests...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |