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Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

USA118th CongressHRES-519| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2023
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system; decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism; ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-702
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-226
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-702
    Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-226
    Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.


  • June 15, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

USA118th CongressHRES-519| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2023
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system; decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism; ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-702
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-226
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-702
    Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-226
    Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.


  • June 15, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted