releases: https://www.speaker.gov/general/first-step-act-2018
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| https://www.speaker.gov/general/first-step-act-2018 | Speaker Ryan Signs First Step Act of 2018 | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | WI | Paul Ryan | R000570 | www.speaker.gov | legacy | Last night, House members from both sides of the aisle gathered as Speaker Ryan signed the FIRST STEP Act,legislation to make substantive reforms to our criminal justice system. Republican or Democrat, redemption is at the heart of the American Idea. These reforms will not only make our communities safer, but will create a smoother path for those who have been incarcerated to successfully reenter and contribute to society. Members from left to right: Front Row: Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), Speaker Ryan (R-WI), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Back Row: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC), Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |