Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 14, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.Res. 702
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 14, 2019)
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.
What just happenedDec 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7](D-MA)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 D
17cosponsors1committees5actions81subjects
- Introduced in HouseNov 14, 2019
- Dec 18, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 20, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9111)
- Nov 14, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 14, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 14, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House