S.J.Res. 12 · 118th Congress · Senate

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced
Feb 9, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 09, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. FEB 09, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 9, 2023

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