H.R. 2991 (112th): Illegal Immigration Sentencing Uniformity Act of 2011

Introduced:
Sep 21, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Culberson [R-TX7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 21, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 21, 2011
Referred to Committee Sep 21, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To disapprove of a certain sentencing guideline amendment submitted by the United States Sentencing Commission, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 21, 2011.
2 pages

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9/21/2011--Introduced.
Illegal Immigration Sentencing Uniformity Act of 2011 - Disapproves Amendment 6 to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines submitted to Congress by the United States Sentencing Commission on April 6, 2011 (amends section 2L1.2 of the Guidelines [Unlawfully Entering or Remaining in the United States] and the Commentary to 2L1.2 to limit the extent of the enhancement provided for certain offenders who were previously deported, or who unlawfully remained in the United States, after a predicate conviction).

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