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H.R.2612: Community Reentry Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced May 23, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 23, 2017
Bill Summary
Community Reentry Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify requirements with respect to the pre-release placement of inmates in residential reentry centers. Specifically, it adds a requirement for the Bureau of Prisons to place a prisoner in a residential reentry center that is within 50 miles of the prisoner's permanent legal address, subject to bed space availability.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |