H.R.1475 - Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009

To amend title 18, United States Code, to restore the former system of good time allowances toward service of Federal prison terms, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to restore the former system of good time allowances toward service of Federal prison terms, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009 as introduced.

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This legislation would allow for deductions in prison terms (other than life terms) to be granted to prisoners whose record demonstrates that they have observed all prison regulations, have not been punished, or have participated in industrial employment, meritorious service, or outstanding duties in institutional operations.
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3/12/2009--Introduced.Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to allow reductions in the prison term of a federal prisoner whose record of conduct shows that such prisoner has substantially observed all prison regulations and has not been subjected to p

Official Summary

3/12/2009--Introduced.Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to allow reductions in the prison term of a federal prisoner whose record of conduct shows that such prisoner has substantially observed all prison regulations and has not been subjected to punishment.Allows the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to grant a reduction in a prisoner's term for actual employment in an industry or camp or for exceptionally meritorious service or for performing duties of outstanding importance in connection with institutional operations.

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05/08/09
National Prison and Sentencing Consultants (NPSC) discusses the ...

Maxinne Waters (D-Calif), and HR 1475, the Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009 introduced by Rep. Danny Davis (D. IL) Recognizing the importance of ...

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04/11/11
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Many thanks to the tens of thousands of American's who supported H.R. 1475 in the 111th Congress. Although the bill did not pass, it is not the last hurrah for federal good time legislation. ... Source: And Justice for ...

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12/15/10
Conservative Activists to the GOP: We Don't Need More Prisons ...

FedCURE Action Alert on H.R. 1475 - The Federal Prison Work Incentive Act. Take Action here: http://www.fedcure.org/documents/HR1475.shtml. FedCURE's White House Office for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Reentry Project For ...

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12/12/10
Welcome To My World: Federal Cure - Parole, Second Look, H.R. 3072 ...

Federal Cure - Parole, Second Look, H.R. 3072, H.R. 1475, Federal Prison Work Incentive Act of 2009, H.R. 1593, S. 1060, The Second Chance Act, H.R. 261, H.R. 623, U.S. vs. Booker, Federal Prison, Federal Inmate(s). ...

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