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H.R. 6509House110th Congress (2007-2009)In Committee

United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008

Sponsored by John Conyers, Jr.Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI)
Introduced July 16, 2008

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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July 16, 2008

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July 16, 2008

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1478)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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July 16, 2008

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 16, 2008

I

110th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6509

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 16, 2008

Mr. Conyers (for himself, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Gohmert, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Commission.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008.

2.

Amendment of Sentencing Reform Act of 1984

For purposes of section 235(b) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (18 U.S.C. 3551 note; Public Law 98–473; 98 Stat. 2032), as such section relates to chapter 311 of title 18, United States Code, and the United States Parole Commission, each reference in such section to 21 years or 21-year period shall be deemed a reference to 24 years or 24-year period, respectively.