arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Sentencing Changes: Exceptions for Federal Employees Abroad

This bill introduces exceptions to mandatory minimum sentences for federal agency employees who use a service firearm during a violent crime committed outside the United States. This means that in specific situations, these individuals may receive a lighter sentence than standard provisions, affecting legal accountability rules for service abroad.
Key points
Exceptions to minimum sentences for federal employees abroad who committed a violent crime using a service firearm.
Applies when the employee was required to carry the firearm and was on-duty outside the U.S. at the time of the incident.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Mandatory Minimum Sentence Reform Act
Print number: HR 1105
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2021-02-18