Right to Trial Act
Reps. Griffith and Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Right to Trial Act to End Trial Penalty in Federal Sentencing
The Right to Trial Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While it has support from both parties, many bills that change mandatory minimum sentences face a difficult path in Congress.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
LGBTQ individuals who are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system would benefit from reduced trial penalties, as the bill's protections apply to all federal defendants. The overall impact is indirect but positive for any community that faces elevated rates of federal prosecution.
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Right to Trial Act
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