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First Step Implementation Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1251
Bill 118 s 1251, also known as the First Step Implementation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of implementing the First Step Act, which was passed in 2018. The First Step Act is a criminal justice reform bill that aims to reduce recidivism rates and improve conditions for inmates in federal prisons.
The First Step Implementation Act of 2023 seeks to build upon the provisions of the original First Step Act by providing additional funding for programs aimed at reducing recidivism, such as job training and substance abuse treatment. The bill also includes measures to improve the reentry process for individuals leaving prison, such as providing access to housing and employment opportunities.
Furthermore, the First Step Implementation Act of 2023 includes provisions to address disparities in the criminal justice system, such as the implementation of sentencing reforms and the expansion of programs aimed at addressing racial and socioeconomic inequalities. Overall, the First Step Implementation Act of 2023 aims to continue the progress made by the First Step Act in reforming the criminal justice system and improving outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system.
The First Step Implementation Act of 2023 seeks to build upon the provisions of the original First Step Act by providing additional funding for programs aimed at reducing recidivism, such as job training and substance abuse treatment. The bill also includes measures to improve the reentry process for individuals leaving prison, such as providing access to housing and employment opportunities.
Furthermore, the First Step Implementation Act of 2023 includes provisions to address disparities in the criminal justice system, such as the implementation of sentencing reforms and the expansion of programs aimed at addressing racial and socioeconomic inequalities. Overall, the First Step Implementation Act of 2023 aims to continue the progress made by the First Step Act in reforming the criminal justice system and improving outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system.
Congressional Summary of S 1251
First Step Implementation Act of 2023
This bill makes various changes related to federal sentencing law and requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish procedures to ensure the prompt release and accuracy of employment-related background check records.
The bill
- allows certain reduced mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses to be applied retroactively to offenders who committed their offenses on or before December 21, 2018;
- permits a court, in certain circumstances, to grant safety valve relief (i.e., impose a sentence without regard to the statutory mandatory minimum penalty for certain drug offenses) for an otherwise eligible defendant who does not meet the requirement pertaining to criminal history;
- permits a court to reduce a sentence imposed on a defendant convicted as an adult for an offense committed as a juvenile if the defendant has served at least 20 years of the sentence;
- establishes a process to seal and expunge certain records of juvenile nonviolent offenses; and
- requires DOJ to establish and enforce procedures to ensure that records exchanged for employment-related background checks are promptly released and accurate.
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Current Status of Bill S 1251
Bill S 1251 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill S 1251 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 20, 2023. Bill S 1251's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1298-1304) as of April 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1251
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1251
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1251
First Step Implementation Act of 2023
First Step Implementation Act of 2023
A bill to reform sentencing laws and correctional institutions, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1251
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