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- S.1994
S.1994: CORRECTIONS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 19, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 19, 2017
Bill Summary
Corrections Oversight, Recidivism Reduction, and Eliminating Costs for Taxpayers In Our National System Act of 2017 or the CORRECTIONS Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review existing recidivism reduction programs and productive activities (e.g., a prison work program) in federal correctional facilities. It amends the federal criminal code to: require the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to expand recidivism reduction programs...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 19, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6646-6655)
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| Oct. 19, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |