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HOUSE 2858117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2021

Last Action
10/19/2021

Actions

  • 2021-10-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2021-04-26Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2021-04-26Introduced in House
  • 2021-04-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-04-26 (00)

Sara's Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2021

This bill modifies federal sentencing options for individuals who commit criminal offenses as juveniles.

Specifically, the bill authorizes federal sentencing courts to do the following:

  • impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum for a juvenile who was convicted of a violent offense against a person who engaged in certain conduct (e.g., trafficking, abuse, or assault) against the juvenile,
  • impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum by up to 35% to reflect the juvenile's age and prospect for rehabilitation, and
  • reduce a prison term imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile if the defendant has served at least 20 years in custody and is not a danger to public safety.

Cosponsors (4)

  • Karen Bass (D-CA)
  • Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
  • David Trone (D-MD)
  • Greg Stanton (D-AZ)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Child health
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Crime victims
  • Crimes against children
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Health information and medical records
  • Human trafficking
  • Juvenile crime and gang violence
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Pornography
  • Sex offenses
  • Smuggling and trafficking
  • U.S. Sentencing Commission
  • Violent crime
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