Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 28, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1951
To amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize a court to reduce the term of imprisonment imposed on certain defendants convicted as an adult for an offense committed and completed before the defendant attained 18 years of age, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 28, 2019)
This bill authorizes a court to reduce a prison term imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile if (1) the defendant has served at least 20 years in custody, and (2) the defendant is not a danger to public safety.
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.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 28, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House