House Bill 8647
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Community First Pretrial Reform and Jail Decarceration Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 20, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8647
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Community First Pretrial Reform and Jail Decarceration Act
This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the Department of Justice to award grants to partnerships of tribal, territorial, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to reduce the number of individuals in local jails and the duration of their incarceration.
October 20, 2020
10/20/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/20/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:30 PM