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S.J.Res. 12 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

S.J.Res. 12 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 9, 2023, sponsored by Bill Hagerty with 47 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 9, 2023
Co-sponsors
47
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Hagerty (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 47 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 9, 2023
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Feb 9, 2023)

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