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H.Res. 702

Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by

  • consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system;
  • decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism;
  • ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and
  • ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7](D-MA)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 D
17cosponsors1committees5actions81subjects
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9111)

  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise… — Informed