Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2007
Latest action · Dec 3, 2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedNov 8, 2007
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2007 - Revises and reorganizes the federal criminal code. Incorporates into such code all major federal crimes, including national security and related crimes, drug crimes, immigration crimes, transportation related crimes, and regulatory crimes. Consolidates civil and criminal forfeiture provisions related to federal crimes.
Sets forth uniform definitions applicable to the entire criminal code.
Provides for the punishment of attempts and conspiracies to commit a crime on the same basis as the completed offense, as a general rule.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 3, 2007Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Nov 8, 2007Introduced in House
- Nov 8, 2007Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
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