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Mandatory Minimum Sentence Reform Act

USA117th CongressHR-1105| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Mandatory Minimum Sentence Reform Act This bill creates an exception to certain mandatory minimum sentencing requirements. Current law prohibits and imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for using, carrying, or possessing a firearm during a crime of violence. This bill excludes from the mandatory minimum sentencing requirement a federal employee outside the United States who is required to carry a firearm while on duty and who, while on duty, uses, carries, or possesses the firearm during a crime of violence.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFirearms and explosivesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementViolent crime

Mandatory Minimum Sentence Reform Act

USA117th CongressHR-1105| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
Mandatory Minimum Sentence Reform Act This bill creates an exception to certain mandatory minimum sentencing requirements. Current law prohibits and imposes a mandatory minimum sentence for using, carrying, or possessing a firearm during a crime of violence. This bill excludes from the mandatory minimum sentencing requirement a federal employee outside the United States who is required to carry a firearm while on duty and who, while on duty, uses, carries, or possesses the firearm during a crime of violence.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFirearms and explosivesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementViolent crime