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S.1783: Federal Prison Reform Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Dec. 9, 2013
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Federal Prison Reform Act of 2013 - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) develop a Post-Sentencing Risk and Needs Assessment System for use by the Bureau of Prisons; (2) develop recommendations regarding recidivism reduction programs and productive activities; (3) conduct ongoing research and data analysis to determine the best practices regarding the use of offender risk and needs assessment tools, the best available tools, the most effective...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 9, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8567-8572)
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| Dec. 9, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |