The Federal Prison Population Buildup: Options for Congress

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The Federal Prison Population Buildup: Options for Congress

Published May 20, 2016Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 3713114th Congress
Sentencing Reform Act of 2015
Dec 23, 2016 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 698.
S 2123114th Congress
Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015
Oct 26, 2015 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.

The Federal Prison Population Buildup: Options for Congress

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