US HB5070 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on November 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pending: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pending: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits the denial of federal public benefits to an individual solely on the basis of that individual's criminal conviction (whether under federal, state, tribal, or foreign law).
Title
A Just Society: The Mercy In Re-entry Act
Sponsors
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] | Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO] | Rep. Rashida Tlaib [D-MI] |
Rep. Jesus Garcia [D-IL] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-11-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. |
2019-11-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Disability assistance
Employee benefits and pensions
Food assistance and relief
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health care coverage and access
Licensing and registrations
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public contracts and procurement
Public housing
Student aid and college costs
Unemployment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Disability assistance
Employee benefits and pensions
Food assistance and relief
Government lending and loan guarantees
Health care coverage and access
Licensing and registrations
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public contracts and procurement
Public housing
Student aid and college costs
Unemployment
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5070/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5070/BILLS-116hr5070ih.pdf |