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| https://richmond.house.gov/press-releases/rep-richmond-statement-house-judiciary-committee-approving-bipartisan-prison-reform | Rep. Richmond Statement on House Judiciary Committee Approving Bipartisan Prison Reform Legislation | 2016-02-12 | 2016 | 2016-02 | Democrat | House | LA | Cedric Richmond | R000588 | richmond.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued the following statement after The House Judiciary Committee approved by voice vote the Corrections and Recidivism Reduction Act (H.R. 759), in which he was an original co-sponsor and leading Democrat. If enacted, the bill would reform the federal prison system, strengthen public safety, enhance prison security, provide inmates the help they need, and protect civil liberties: It is imperative that we capitalize on the bipartisan consensus to reform our badly broken criminal justice system, said Rep. Richmond. This legislation is evidence that when you reach across the aisle and are serious about finding a solution it is possible to make a real impact. The billions of dollars we spend on building new prisons are actually making our communities less safe. Focusing on rehabilitation and successful re-entry is a much better investment. Every person we prevent from going back to prison means one less victim. I will continue to bring Democrats and Republicans together to move this type of smart solution forward until we get the federal government out of the business of warehousing inmates and into the business of reforming and rehabilitating people. Key Components of Corrections and Recidivism Reduction Act: Strengthens Public Safety: The Corrections and Recidivism Reduction Act implements a post-sentencing dynamic risk assessment system to determine an inmates risk of committing more crimes upon release from prison. Under the legislation, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) would utilize effective recidivism reduction programs and provide incentives for inmates to participate in those programs. Ultimately, inmates could earn credits toward an alternative custody arrangement such as a halfway house or home confinement at the end of their prison sentence. Provide Inmates the Help They Need: The bill requires BOP to initiate pilot programs for youth mentorship and the training and therapy of rescue dogs. The bill extends the compassionate elderly release provision from the Second Chance Act that allows the prisoner to request for his or her compassionate release if he or she meets the requirements set out in the law. The bill codifies BOPs rules on using restraints on pregnant inmates, which generally prohibit the use of restraints on pregnant inmates except those who are an immediate and credible flight risk or threat of harm to herself, the baby, or others. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |