H.R. 8092 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Right to Trial Act
H.R. 8092 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jun 15, 2022, sponsored by Victoria Spartz with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 15, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Right to Trial Act This bill addresses the constitutional right to a jury trial, including by (1) outlining additional factors that a court shall consider when imposing a sentence, and (2) authorizing a court to impose a sentence below the mandatory minimum.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Victoria Spartz (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 15, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Nov 1, 2022)
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- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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