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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 12, 2018Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 3747

First Step Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 12, 2018)

First Step Act of 2018

This bill makes changes to various aspects of the criminal justice system.

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • modifies federal sentencing provisions,
  • establishes a risk and needs assessment system at the Bureau of Prisons, and
  • reauthorizes the Second Chance Act of 2007.

What just happenedDec 13, 2018

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 731.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 13, 2018Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 731.

  2. Dec 12, 2018Calendars

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Dec 12, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

First Step Act of 2018 — Informed