Bill115th CongressFiled May 16, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 2435
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2017)
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize 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.
What just happenedJun 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3](D-VA)Sponsor
17 cosponsors16 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- May 16, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House