HR 2862
114th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Crime victims
Crimes against property
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. Sentencing Commission
Veterans Protection Enhancement Act
Introduced: June 23, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 9, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jun 23, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 23, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Protection Enhancement Act
This bill directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to amend the federal sentencing guidelines to provide for a two-level sentencing increase if the defendant intentionally selected any victim or any property because of the victim's military service or veteran status.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1