Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 11, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.Res. 226
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 (Mar 11, 2021)
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 happenedMay 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7](D-MA)Sponsor
19 cosponsors19 D
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- Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2021
- May 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Mar 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 11, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
- Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1316)