Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

3/18/2024, 9:00 PM

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.
Bill 118 HRES 519, titled "Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and affirm the moral responsibility of the United States to ensure that all individuals have access to guaranteed justice.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of justice and equality that are enshrined in the founding documents of the United States, such as the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It recognizes that there are systemic barriers and injustices that prevent certain individuals from fully accessing their rights and receiving fair treatment under the law.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the government and all relevant stakeholders to take proactive measures to address these barriers and ensure that justice is truly guaranteed for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. This includes promoting equal access to legal representation, addressing disparities in the criminal justice system, and working to eliminate discrimination and bias in all aspects of society. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 519 highlights the importance of fulfilling the promise of guaranteed justice for all individuals in the United States and calls for concrete actions to address the systemic injustices that prevent this promise from being fully realized.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 519

Introduced on
2023-06-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.
Bill 118 HRES 519, titled "Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and affirm the moral responsibility of the United States to ensure that all individuals have access to guaranteed justice.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of justice and equality that are enshrined in the founding documents of the United States, such as the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It recognizes that there are systemic barriers and injustices that prevent certain individuals from fully accessing their rights and receiving fair treatment under the law.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the government and all relevant stakeholders to take proactive measures to address these barriers and ensure that justice is truly guaranteed for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. This includes promoting equal access to legal representation, addressing disparities in the criminal justice system, and working to eliminate discrimination and bias in all aspects of society. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 519 highlights the importance of fulfilling the promise of guaranteed justice for all individuals in the United States and calls for concrete actions to address the systemic injustices that prevent this promise from being fully realized.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/16/2023

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 ...

Latest Action6/15/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.