[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 871 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 871

 Opposing the United States Sentencing Commission's decision to reduce 
                        crack cocaine sentences.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 12, 2007

 Mr. Graves submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Opposing the United States Sentencing Commission's decision to reduce 
                        crack cocaine sentences.

Whereas 36,000 to 37,000 Federal prison inmates are serving time for crack-
        related crimes;
Whereas 10 percent of criminals convicted of crack cocaine charges could be 
        released by March 3, 2008;
Whereas 23 percent of criminals convicted of crack cocaine charges could be 
        released in the next year;
Whereas nearly half of criminals convicted of crack cocaine charges could be 
        released by the end of 2010; and
Whereas two of three eligible inmates could be freed from prison by 2012: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) disagrees with the United States Sentencing 
        Commission's decision to reduce crack cocaine sentences;
            (2) opposes attempts to release felons back into the 
        streets prematurely before their sentence expires;
            (3) recognizes that a sweeping mandate to reduce sentences 
        is not in the best interest of society; and
            (4) will remain vigilant against drug abusers of all kind.
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