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H.R.2858: Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 26, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 26, 2021
Bill Summary
Sara's Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2021 This bill modifies federal sentencing options for individuals who commit criminal offenses as juveniles. Specifically, the bill authorizes federal sentencing courts to do the following: impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum for a juvenile who was convicted of a violent offense against a person who engaged in certain conduct (e.g., trafficking, abuse, or assault) against the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| April 26, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 26, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) |