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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Bill Number

HR 6011

Introduced

Jun 5, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Correctional facilities and imprisonment Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victims Criminal procedure and sentencing Government information and archives Judicial review and appeals Juvenile crime and gang violence

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Summary

This bill amends the federal criminal code to permit a court to reduce a life prison term imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile.

Actions

Jul 30, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jun 5, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 5, 2018

Introduced in House

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