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Early Release for Nonviolent Offenders: New Rules for Federal Prisons.

This bill allows for earlier release from federal prison for certain inmates who have served half their sentence, are at least 45 years old, and have no history of violent crimes. The aim is to reduce the prison population and related costs, while facilitating reintegration for non-threatening individuals.
Key points
Inmates aged 45 or older who have served at least half their sentence may be eligible for early release.
Eligibility is limited to those never convicted of a violent crime and without violent disciplinary infractions in prison.
The act could lead to a reduction in the federal prison population and associated expenses.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_132
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_132.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Inmates aged 45 or older who have served at least half their sentence may be eligible for early release.
  • Eligibility is limited to those never convicted of a violent crime and without violent disciplinary infractions in prison.
  • The act could lead to a reduction in the federal prison population and associated expenses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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