Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 28, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1949
To authorize the court to depart from a statutory minimum in the case of a juvenile offender, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 28, 2019)
This bill addresses the sentencing of juvenile offenders.
Specifically, the bill requires courts to consider the diminished culpability of juveniles compared to that of adults when sentencing juvenile offenders. It allows courts to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum by up to 35% to reflect the juvenile's age and prospect for rehabilitation.
What just happenedMay 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4](R-AR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2019
- May 3, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House