HR 1621
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
State and local courts
Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 29, 2022
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 315.
Mar 28, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 28, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 12 (Roll no. 83). (text: CR H3880)
Mar 28, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 12 (Roll no. 83).(text: CR H3880)
Mar 28, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3892)
Mar 28, 2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 28, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1621.
Mar 28, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3880-3883)
Mar 28, 2022
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 28, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
Mar 28, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-279.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 17, 2021
Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Discharged.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | House · vote #83 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 405–12 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021
This bill limits the consideration of acquitted conduct (e.g., conduct underlying criminal charges for which an individual was found not guilty) by a federal court at sentencing.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 315.
Committees of jurisdiction
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