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Community Reentry Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6055| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2020
John Lewis

John Lewis

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community Reentry Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements with respect to the prerelease placement of inmates in residential reentry centers. Specifically, it requires the Bureau of Prisons to place a prisoner in a residential reentry center that is within 50 miles of the prisoner's previous or anticipated permanent legal address, subject to bed space availability. A prisoner may waive the right to be placed in such a center for reasons such as health or safety.
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Mar 2, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 2, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of persons

Community Reentry Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6055| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2020
Community Reentry Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements with respect to the prerelease placement of inmates in residential reentry centers. Specifically, it requires the Bureau of Prisons to place a prisoner in a residential reentry center that is within 50 miles of the prisoner's previous or anticipated permanent legal address, subject to bed space availability. A prisoner may waive the right to be placed in such a center for reasons such as health or safety.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 2, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
John Lewis

John Lewis

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of persons