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Less is More Resolution
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 18
Bill 118 H.Res. 18, also known as the Less is More Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this resolution is to address the issue of mass incarceration in the United States by implementing reforms to the criminal justice system.
The resolution focuses on reducing the number of individuals who are incarcerated for technical violations of their parole or probation. These violations can include things like missing a meeting with a parole officer or failing a drug test. The resolution aims to provide alternatives to incarceration for these individuals, such as community service or substance abuse treatment programs.
Additionally, the Less is More Resolution seeks to improve the reentry process for individuals who have been incarcerated. This includes providing support services such as job training, housing assistance, and mental health treatment to help individuals successfully reintegrate into society. Overall, the Less is More Resolution is aimed at reducing the reliance on incarceration as a solution to crime and instead focusing on rehabilitation and support for individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system. It is a bipartisan effort to address the issue of mass incarceration in a thoughtful and effective manner.
The resolution focuses on reducing the number of individuals who are incarcerated for technical violations of their parole or probation. These violations can include things like missing a meeting with a parole officer or failing a drug test. The resolution aims to provide alternatives to incarceration for these individuals, such as community service or substance abuse treatment programs.
Additionally, the Less is More Resolution seeks to improve the reentry process for individuals who have been incarcerated. This includes providing support services such as job training, housing assistance, and mental health treatment to help individuals successfully reintegrate into society. Overall, the Less is More Resolution is aimed at reducing the reliance on incarceration as a solution to crime and instead focusing on rehabilitation and support for individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system. It is a bipartisan effort to address the issue of mass incarceration in a thoughtful and effective manner.
Congressional Summary of HRES 18
Less is More Resolution
This resolution prohibits consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives if the legislation authorizes or appropriates funding for a new program without also reducing funding for at least two other federal programs. Each reduction must equal or exceed the amount authorized or appropriated for the new program.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 18
Bill HRES 18 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2023. Bill HRES 18 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2023. Bill HRES 18's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 18
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 18
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Appropriations
- Budget process
- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 18
Less is More Resolution
Less is More Resolution
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the introduction or consideration of certain legislation that authorizes or makes appropriations of funds for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 18
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