Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 13, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5070
A Just Society: The Mercy In Re-entry Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 13, 2019)
A Just Society: The Mercy In Re-entry Act
This bill prohibits the denial of federal public benefits to an individual solely on the basis of that individual's criminal conviction (whether under federal, state, tribal, or foreign law).
What just happenedNov 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14](D-NY)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
5cosponsors1committees3actions12subjects
- Introduced in HouseNov 13, 2019
- Nov 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Introduced in House
- Nov 13, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House