The Federal Prison Reform Act of 2013, introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) in December 2013, directs the Attorney General to:

• Develop a Post-Sentencing Risk and Needs Assessment System for use by the Bureau of Prisons
• Develop recommendations regarding recidivism reduction programs and productive activities
• Conduct ongoing research and data analysis to determine the best practices regarding the use of assessments and tools, and which recidivism reduction programs are the most effective.
• Review the system detailed above and all research to determine if changes should be made.
• Assess and assign prisoners based on risk and offer appropriate tools and rewards based on their placement.
• Optimally, transfer inmates to pre-release custody when improvement is shown through use of recidivism programs.

The Sponsors

• Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) 12/09/2013 – Sponsor
• Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) 12/09/2013 – Original Cosponsor
• Sen. Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) 12/09/2013 – Original Cosponsor
• Sen. Chuch Grassley (R-Iowa) 12/09/2013 – Original Cosponsor

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