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S.J.Res. 12: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022

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

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 9, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Feb 9, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

47

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Bill Hagerty R-TN SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Feb 9, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Bill Hagerty.
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  1. Feb 9, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Feb 9, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.