Nominee at Senate hearing pledges to continue First Step Act implementation, flags unfilled reentry beds

Jan 15, 2025

At a Senate confirmation hearing, a nominee said they would support continued implementation of the First Step Act and investigate reports that halfway-house and reentry beds funded under the law are not being used.

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During a Senate confirmation hearing, a nominee said they would work to continue implementing the First Step Act and would investigate reports that beds for halfway houses and reentry programs funded under the law have not been filled.

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