Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system; decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism; ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9111)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9111)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Air qualityAssault and harassment offensesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationComprehensive health careCorporate finance and managementCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFirearms and explosivesFirst responders and emergency personnelFood assistance and reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment liabilityHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing finance and home ownershipHousing supply and affordabilityHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLabor standardsLand use and conservationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsLighting, heating, coolingManufacturingMental healthMilitary civil functionsMilitary facilities and propertyNutrition and dietPhysical fitness and lifestylePublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRight of privacySex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesStudent aid and college costsTransportation costsU.S. historyViolent crimeVoting rightsWages and earningsWater qualityWorker safety and health
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.
USA116th CongressHRES-702| House
| Updated: 12/18/2019
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system; decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism; ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Air qualityAssault and harassment offensesBorder security and unlawful immigrationCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationComprehensive health careCorporate finance and managementCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFirearms and explosivesFirst responders and emergency personnelFood assistance and reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment liabilityHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing finance and home ownershipHousing supply and affordabilityHuman traffickingImmigration status and proceduresIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLabor standardsLand use and conservationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal fees and court costsLighting, heating, coolingManufacturingMental healthMilitary civil functionsMilitary facilities and propertyNutrition and dietPhysical fitness and lifestylePublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRight of privacySex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesStudent aid and college costsTransportation costsU.S. historyViolent crimeVoting rightsWages and earningsWater qualityWorker safety and health