Many thanks to the tens of
thousands of American's who supported H.R. 1475 in the 111th Congress.
Although the bill did not pass, it is not the last hurrah for federal good
time legislation. FedCURE announces The Sentencing
Reform Act of 2011 and The Barber Amendment.
Please continue to contact your Congresspersons urging them to
sponsor FedCURE's proposals in 112th Congress.
SECOND
LOOK: Introducing The Sentencing Reform Act of
2011 ~ (best practices, evidence based legislation to establish a retroactive, hybrid system of parole and good time allowances; retroactive 1-1 ratio for crack cocaine penalties and retroactive repeal of mandatory minimum sentences, for most federal offenders; and provide reentry opportunities for people coming home from prison).
Note: The
Sentencing Reform Act of 2011 has not been introduced. FedCURE is
seeking bipartisan support for the bill in the 112th Congress.
BARBER
Amendment: A bill to amend Title 18 U.S.C.
Section 3624(b)(1) as follows: by striking the number "54" in
the first sentence as it appears and inserting in lieu
thereof the number "128"; and in the same sentence, by
striking "prisoner's term of imprisonment" and
inserting in lieu thereof "sentence imposed" . This Amendment is retroactive. [END].
Note: The
Barber Amendment has not been introduced. FedCURE is
seeking bipartisan support for the bill in the 112th Congress.
Latest Title: Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent
Offender Relief Act of 2011 Sponsor:
Rep
Jackson Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 1/7/2011)
Cosponsors (None) Latest Major Action:
1/24/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Legislation to establish a hybrid system of parole and good
time allowances for federal prisoners.