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HR2394Referred to Committee

DETERRENCE Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-26
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
Republican · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (543 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000812

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (4)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Bradley Scott Schneider (D-IL-10)Original· 2025-03-26
  • Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1)Original· 2025-03-26
  • Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY-21)· 2025-09-30
  • Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA-7)· 2025-12-09

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-03-26

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-03-26

Previously

  • Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-26

Plain-English Summary

The DETERRENCE Act aims to strengthen law enforcement's ability to prevent and prosecute crimes by enhancing penalties, improving investigative tools, or increasing resources for crime prevention efforts. The bill would likely affect criminal justice agencies, law enforcement officers, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Without more specific details about the bill's provisions, the exact impact on crime rates and enforcement practices would depend on which specific measures are included.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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