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Community Reentry Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 2:28 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6055

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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Current Status of Bill HR 6055

Bill HR 6055 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2020. Bill HR 6055 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 2, 2020.  Bill HR 6055's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 2, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6055

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6055

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Detention of persons

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6055

Community Reentry Act of 2020
To amend title 18, United States Code, to encourage the placement of released Federal prisoners in residential reentry centers near their homes.
Community Reentry Act of 2020

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6055

John Lewis
John Lewis
GeorgiaDemocrat

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