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A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3747| Senate 
| Updated: 12/13/2018
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
First Step Act of 2018 This bill makes changes to various aspects of the criminal justice system. Among other things, the bill does the following: modifies federal sentencing provisions, establishes a risk and needs assessment system at the Bureau of Prisons, and reauthorizes the Second Chance Act of 2007.
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Timeline
Sep 6, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3356
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Dec 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2018
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Dec 13, 2018
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 731.
  • September 6, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3356
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • December 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2018
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • December 13, 2018
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 731.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-3635: A bill to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
  • S 115-2795: A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-3649: A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2899: To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
  • S 115-756: First Step Act of 2018
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdult education and literacyAdvisory bodiesCensus and government statisticsChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of JusticeDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterIndian social and development programsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLow- and moderate-income housingMental healthPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local courtsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVocational and technical educationWomen's healthWorker safety and healthYouth employment and child labor

A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3747| Senate 
| Updated: 12/13/2018
First Step Act of 2018 This bill makes changes to various aspects of the criminal justice system. Among other things, the bill does the following: modifies federal sentencing provisions, establishes a risk and needs assessment system at the Bureau of Prisons, and reauthorizes the Second Chance Act of 2007.
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Timeline
Sep 6, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3356
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Dec 12, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2018
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Dec 13, 2018
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 731.
  • September 6, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3356
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • December 12, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2018
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • December 13, 2018
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 731.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (1)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-3635: A bill to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
  • S 115-2795: A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-3649: A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2899: To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
  • S 115-756: First Step Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdult education and literacyAdvisory bodiesCensus and government statisticsChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of JusticeDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFirearms and explosivesFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterIndian social and development programsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLow- and moderate-income housingMental healthPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local courtsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensationVocational and technical educationWomen's healthWorker safety and healthYouth employment and child labor