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| https://higgins.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/higgins-announces-house-approval-of-criminal-justice-reform-package | Higgins Announces House Approval of Criminal Justice Reform Package | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | NY | Brian Higgins | H001038 | higgins.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced bipartisan adoption by the House of Representatives of the First Step Act (S. 756). The bill provides a comprehensive package of reforms to federal sentencing guidelines and the federal prison system. This represents a necessary first step in addressing outdated and inequitable policies, reducing recidivism among inmates, and undoing a broken system that has led to mass incarceration, said Congressman Higgins. The legislation provides: Greater flexibility in sentencing Reforms to mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses Correction officer training Creation of a committee to evaluate risk assessment and provide recommendations for improvement Restrictions on juvenile solitary confinement Correction of the good-time credit to accurately reflect Congressional intent Evidence-based opioid treatment, employment assistance, mentoring and other programming that supports success upon returning to the community The bill was approved in the House on December 20, 2018 by a vote of 358-36 and adopted by the Senate with a vote of 87-12 on December 18, 2018. The legislation will now move to the President's desk for his signature. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |