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US S2795
FIRST STEP Act Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act
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Introduced
05/07/2018
05/07/2018
In Committee
05/07/2018
05/07/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
FIRST STEP Act Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person (FIRST STEP) Act, aims to reduce recidivism among federal prisoners by implementing a risk and needs assessment system to determine appropriate evidence-based recidivism reduction programs and productive activities for prisoners. It also includes provisions to improve prisoner placement near families, expand compassionate release for terminally ill or elderly offenders, and provide additional resources and training for Bureau of Prisons staff. The bill authorizes funding to implement these changes and requires reporting on various metrics related to prisoner programming and outcomes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR 5/9/2018 S2580-2581; text of measure as introduced: CR S2518-2527) (on 05/07/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2795/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2795/BILLS-115s2795is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2795/BILLS-115s2795is.pdf.pdf |
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