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H.R. 1695

Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013

Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to authorize a federal court to impose a sentence below a statutory minimum if necessary to avoid violating federal provisions prescribing factors courts must consider in imposing a sentence. Requires the court to give the parties notice of its intent to impose a lower sentence and to state in writing the factors requiring such a sentence.

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

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3](D-VA)Sponsor
21 cosponsors17 D4 R
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  1. Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House