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H.R. 8795

Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2022

Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2022

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to prepare a minority impact assessment for each bill or joint resolution that establishes or modifies a crime, criminal penalties, or pretrial, sentencing, or probation procedures, or that could otherwise affect the number of people who are federally incarcerated, and that is under the jurisdiction of specified congressional subcommittees; GAO must also prepare assessments for similar proposed rules. Assessments must include information relating to the fiscal and demographic impact of proposed changes on prisons, prison populations, and the criminal justice system.

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

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2022 — Informed