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This bill, the First Step Implementation Act of 2021, aims to reform sentencing laws and correctional institutions. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It applies the sentencing changes made by the First Step Act of 2018 retroactively to certain federal criminal offenses. This allows courts to reduce sentences for eligible defendants. 2. It modifies the "safety valve" provision that allows judges to impose sentences below the mandatory minimum for certain drug offenses, by allowing judges to waive the criminal history requirement in some cases. 3. It creates a process for juveniles convicted as adults to petition for a reduction in their sentence if they have served a certain amount of time and can demonstrate they are no longer a danger. 4. It establishes procedures for the sealing and expungement of juvenile records for certain non-violent offenses, with automatic sealing and expungement in some cases. 5. It requires the Attorney General to establish procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of federal criminal records used for employment-related background checks. Overall, the bill aims to provide more opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration, particularly for juvenile offenders, while also improving the reliability of criminal record information.

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