Search Results for keywords:"prisoner reentry"

Search Results: keywords:"prisoner reentry"

H. R. 6985 — To require the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification documents to prisoners being released from Federal custody, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,088
H.R. 6985 aims to ensure that prisoners released from Federal custody receive identification documents. The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to issue a photo ID card that complies with the REAL ID Act within 180 days of the act's enactment. This ID card would be valid for...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6985 wants to make sure that people leaving prison get an ID card, like an official name tag, which they can use to prove who they are when they need to get other important cards or join special programs.
H. R. 10223 — To enable incarcerated persons to petition a Federal court for a second look at sentences longer than 10 years, where the person is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and has shown they are ready for reentry, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,674
H. R. 10223, also known as the "Second Look Act of 2024," allows individuals incarcerated in the U.S. for over 10 years to request a federal court to reassess their sentences. The bill aims to provide a pathway for sentence modification if the individual is deemed not to be a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10223 wants to help people who have been in jail for a long time by letting a judge look at their punishment again, especially if they've behaved well and aren't dangerous anymore. This way, it might save money and give people another chance to live outside of jail.

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