H.R. 5143 (111th): National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. William “Bill” Delahunt [D-MA10]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on July 27, 2010 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2010
Passed House Jul 27, 2010
Cosponsors
27 cosponsors (24D, 3R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.

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Last updated Jul 28, 2010.
20 pages

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Library of Congress Summary

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7/27/2010. Establishes the National Criminal Justice Commission to undertake a comprehensive review of all areas of the criminal justice system, including federal, state, local, and tribal governments' criminal justice costs, practices, and policies. Directs the Commission to: (1) make findings regarding its review and recommendations for changes in oversight, policies, practices, and laws designed to prevent, deter, and reduce crime and violence, reduce recidivism, improve cost-effectiveness, and ensure the interests of justice; (2) conduct public hearings in various locations around the United States; (3) consult with federal, state, local, and tribal government and nongovernmental leaders and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system, including the U.S. Sentencing Commission; and (4) submit a final report, within 18 months after its first meeting, to Congress, the President, and state, local, and tribal governments, and make such report available to the public. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Commission should work toward unanimously supported findings and recommendations. Sets forth the membership composition of the Commission and its administrative provisions. Exempts the Commission from the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Requires all records and papers of the Commission to be deposited into the National Archives. Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-2012. Terminates the Commission 60 days after it submits its report to Congress. Provides for compliance of the budgetary effects of this Act with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.

House Republican Conference Summary

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Summary

H.R. 5143 establishes a National Criminal Justice Commission.  The Commission will be a blue-ribbon, bi-partisan panel of 14 experts appointed by the President, the Majority and Minority Leaders in the Senate, the Speaker and Minority Leader in the House.  The Commission will review all areas of the criminal justice system at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels.  The Commission will also examine national trends in criminal justice costs, practices, and policies.  Further, the Commission will provide recommendations for changes to prevent, deter, and reduce crime and violence.  The bill authorizes $14 million over two years.

Cost

The Congressional Budget Office has not produced a cost estimate for H.R. 5143 as of press time.  However, the bill authorizes $14 million over two years.

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