H.Res. 226 · 117th Congress

Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2021-03-11
Latest action
2021-05-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by

consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system; decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism; ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration.