H.R. 993 · 110th Congress
Sentencing Fairness and Equity Restoration Act of 2007
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tom Feeney
- Introduced
- 2007-02-12
- Latest action
- 2007-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Sentencing Fairness and Equity Restoration Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to require: (1) federal courts to impose sentences for crimes at no less than the minimum of the range prescribed by U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines up to the statutory maximum; and (2) appellate de novo review of any sentence imposed below the minimum of the range in applicable sentencing guidelines
Directs the Attorney General to create and implement a new policy for the filing of motions for reducing a criminal sentence for substantial assistance in investigating or prosecuting another individual.
Amends the federal judicial code to: (1) exempt sentencing courts from the requirement of filing a written report with the U.S. Sentencing Commission for certain petty crimes for which there are no applicable sentencing guidelines; and (2) prohibit the delegation of certain judicial duties relating to sentencing to the executive branch.