H.R. 6964 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018
H.R. 6964 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Sep 28, 2018, sponsored by Jason Lewis with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 28, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-385
What it does
Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 TITLE I--DECLARATION OF FINDINGS, PURPOSE, AND DEFINITIONS (Sec. 101) The bill amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDPA) to revise an existing purpose area.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jason Lewis (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 28, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 11, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-385. (Dec 21, 2018)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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