Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8774
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 18, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 18, 2020
Latest Action
Nov 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8774
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Washington
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
New Mexico
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act of 2020 or the FAMILIES Act

This bill establishes and provides funds for a program to divert eligible individuals (e.g., parents of minor children and caregivers) from a term of imprisonment or probation into comprehensive support services (e.g., education, jobs, in-home parenting, and substance abuse treatment programs). Additionally, the bill provides funds for the training of district court judges, a study on the effects of incarceration on children of incarcerated parents, and grants to states for parenting sentencing alternative programs.

Text (1)
November 18, 2020
Actions (2)
11/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:16 PM