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Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act
2/26/2025, 5:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 779
Bill 119 HR 779, also known as the "Sexually Dangerous Persons Act," aims to enhance protections against individuals who are deemed sexually dangerous. The bill includes provisions that would allow for the civil commitment of individuals who have been convicted of a sexually violent offense and are deemed likely to reoffend.
Under the proposed legislation, individuals who are found to be sexually dangerous would be subject to involuntary commitment in a secure facility for treatment and monitoring. The bill also includes measures to ensure that individuals who are released from commitment are closely monitored and supervised to prevent future offenses.
In addition to the civil commitment provisions, the bill also includes measures to improve the coordination and communication between law enforcement agencies and mental health professionals in identifying and managing sexually dangerous individuals. This includes the establishment of a national registry of sexually dangerous persons to track and monitor individuals who pose a risk to public safety. Overall, Bill 119 HR 779 seeks to strengthen protections against sexually dangerous individuals and improve the safety of communities across the United States.
Under the proposed legislation, individuals who are found to be sexually dangerous would be subject to involuntary commitment in a secure facility for treatment and monitoring. The bill also includes measures to ensure that individuals who are released from commitment are closely monitored and supervised to prevent future offenses.
In addition to the civil commitment provisions, the bill also includes measures to improve the coordination and communication between law enforcement agencies and mental health professionals in identifying and managing sexually dangerous individuals. This includes the establishment of a national registry of sexually dangerous persons to track and monitor individuals who pose a risk to public safety. Overall, Bill 119 HR 779 seeks to strengthen protections against sexually dangerous individuals and improve the safety of communities across the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 779
Bill HR 779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 779 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 779's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 779
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 779
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 779
To increase protections against sexually dangerous persons, and for other purposes.
To increase protections against sexually dangerous persons, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 779
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