House Bill 2435
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2017
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Type
Bill
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Bill Number
2435
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Bobby Scott
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Summary
Justice Safety Valve Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize 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.
May 16, 2017
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06/07/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/16/2017
Introduced in House
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