Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1097
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 7, 2019)
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.
What just happenedMar 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3](D-VA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2019
- Mar 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 7, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Feb 7, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House