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H.R.568: Status of the Sixth Amendment Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 15, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 15, 2019
Bill Summary
Status of the Sixth Amendment Act of 2019 This bill establishes a new reporting requirement for a state that receives a grant through the Office of Justice Programs within the Department of Justice. Specifically, a state must report certain information with respect to the legal representation of defendants in prosecutions for offenses in the following categories: (1) criminal offenses punishable by a prison term of more than one year; (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Jan. 15, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 15, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) |