Criminal Justice

In Congress, there's fresh momentum behind efforts to protect children from heinous crimes like kidnapping and sexual abuse, with the introduction of H.R. 9047. Spearheaded by Representatives Nehls and Dean,...

In an effort to address the serious environmental health issues faced by incarcerated people and the workers at carceral facilities, a new legislative initiative, the "Environmental Health in Prisons Act,"...

In a bid to have the United States Secret Service's Special Agents and Uniformed Division Officers more uniformly fit, the House of Representatives has introduced a new piece of legislation....

In an innovative move to combat the illegal distribution of controlled substances, a new bill named the “Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act” seeks to amend the Controlled Substances Act...

In an effort to address the increasingly scrutinized issue of health care fees within the federal prison system, Congress has introduced a new bill known as the "Federal Bureau of...

Imagine you’re sitting, sipping your morning coffee, when you stumble upon news that might just make you do a double-take. Well, here's the scoop: The U.S. government is moving forward...

On June 21, 2024, a bill named the "Promoting Active Relationships to Enable Nurturing Ties Act of 2024" or the "PARENT Act of 2024" was introduced to the House of...

In a legislative effort poised to make waves across the U.S. regulatory landscape, Senator Tom Cotton has introduced a bill titled the "Bureaucratic Overreach Review Act" in the Senate. This...

In a bid to uphold the sanctity and impartiality of the American judiciary, an intriguing piece of legislation has made its debut in Congress. Dubbed the "High Court Gift Ban...

In a pivotal move that could reform America's criminal justice system, members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced the "Right to Trial Act." This bill, aimed at ensuring...