Bills/H.R. 780

Alexandra’s Law Act of 2025

Alexandra’s Law Act of 2025

In CommitteeJudiciaryHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Alexandra's Law Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** HR 780 addresses criminal procedure and sentencing in cases involving drug trafficking and controlled substances. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, based on its subject areas, it likely proposes changes to how evidence is handled, how witnesses testify, or how sentences are determined in drug-related cases at state and local court levels. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact the criminal justice system broadly, including law enforcement agencies, courts, individuals charged with drug offenses, and potentially victims of drug crimes.

The exact scope of affected parties would depend on the specific provisions once the full bill text is reviewed. **Current Status:** HR 780 was introduced by Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. For complete details about the bill's specific provisions, you would need to review the full text on Congress.gov. *Note: To provide more specific information about key provisions, the full legislative text would need to be consulted.*.

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Latest Action

January 28, 2025

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Subjects

Criminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEvidence and witnessesJudicial procedure and administrationState and local courts

Sponsor

2 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 28, 2025
Last Updated
January 28, 2025
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