Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 7, 2013)
Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2013 - Revises and reorganizes the federal criminal code. Incorporates into such code all major federal crimes, including crimes involving national security and terrorism, crimes of violence against federal officials and employees, property crimes, including theft of medical equipment, drug crimes, immigration crimes, transportation-related crimes, sex crimes, regulatory and financial crimes, international law crimes, and crimes involving female genital mutilation. Consolidates civil and criminal forfeiture provisions related to federal crimes.
Sets forth uniform definitions and standards, including state of mind requirements, 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.
What just happenedJun 20, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2013
- Jun 20, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- May 7, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- May 7, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 7, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House