Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 901
MERCY Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 7, 2017)
Maintaining dignity and Eliminating unnecessary Restrictive Confinement of Youths Act of 2017 or the MERCY Act
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit juvenile solitary confinement, except as a temporary response to behavior that poses a serious and immediate risk of harm.
What just happenedMar 9, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7](D-MD)Sponsor
12 cosponsors9 D3 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Feb 7, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House