S. 756 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
First Step Act of 2018
S. 756 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 29, 2017, sponsored by Dan Sullivan with 21 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 29, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-391
What it does
First Step Act of 2018 TITLE I--RECIDIVISM REDUCTION (Sec. 101) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a risk and needs assessment system to evaluate the recidivism risk of prisoners; to guide housing, grouping, and program assignments; and to incentivize and reward participation in and completion of recidivism reduction programs and productive activities. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Sullivan (R-AK). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 29, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 25, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-391. (Dec 21, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment to House Amendment
House · Dec 20, 2018 · Passed358–36 - On the Motion
Senate · Dec 18, 2018 · Motion Agreed to87–12 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Dec 17, 2018 · Cloture Motion Agreed to82–12
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine…Senate · Dec 17, 2018
- To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to notify each victim of the offense for which the prisoner…Senate · Dec 18, 2018
- To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to notify each victim of the offense for which the prisoner…Senate · Dec 18, 2018
- To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to notify each victim of the offense for which the prisoner…Senate · Dec 18, 2018
- A bill to reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine…Senate · Dec 18, 2018
- First Step Act of 2018House · Dec 20, 2018
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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