Lawmakers introduce a bill allowing inmates to earn early release by completing certified vocational programs, expanding First Step Act incentives.
A bipartisan bill in Congress proposes early release credits for inmates completing vocational programs. Advocates say the reform supports rehabilitation and reduces recidivism.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7695
https://fedkite.com/newsletter/federal-reform-credits/
Federal Prison Oversight Act Passed by Senate
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