II 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3294 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21 (legislative day, July 17), 2008 Mr. Leahy (for himself and Mr. Specter) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed A BILL To provide for the continued performance of the functions of the United States Parole Commission.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008.

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Amendment of Sentencing Reform Act of 1984

For purposes of section 235(b) of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (18 U.S.C. 3551 note; Public Law 98–473; 98 Stat. 2032), as such section relates to chapter 311 of title 18, United States Code, and the United States Parole Commission, each reference in such section to 21 years or 21-year period shall be deemed a reference to 24 years or 24-year period, respectively.