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S.894 - Truth in Sentencing Act of 198599th Congress (1985-1986)

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Sponsor: Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] (Introduced 04/04/1985)
Committees: Senate - Judiciary
Latest Action: Senate - 09/05/1985 Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.  (All Actions)

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Summary: S.894 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)All Information (Except Text)

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Introduced in Senate (04/04/1985)

Truth in Sentencing Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to abolish the parole system as of the effective date of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984.