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To protect the constitutional right to trial and discourage imposition of extended sentences for defendants who elect to go to trial instead of accepting a plea offer, and for other purposes.

7/19/2024, 8:05 AM

Current Status of Bill HR 8856

Bill HR 8856 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2024. Bill HR 8856 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2024.  Bill HR 8856's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 27, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8856

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8856

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8856

To protect the constitutional right to trial and discourage imposition of extended sentences for defendants who elect to go to trial instead of accepting a plea offer, and for other purposes.
To protect the constitutional right to trial and discourage imposition of extended sentences for defendants who elect to go to trial instead of accepting a plea offer, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8856

Kelly Armstrong
Kelly Armstrong
North DakotaRepublican
Ritchie Torres
Ritchie Torres
New YorkDemocrat
David J. Trone
David J. Trone
MarylandDemocrat
Mary Gay Scanlon
Mary Gay Scanlon
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
GeorgiaDemocrat
H. Morgan Griffith
H. Morgan Griffith
VirginiaRepublican

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