Donald Trump held a press conference declaring his support for the bipartisan First Step Act.
Moments ago, President @realDonaldTrump announced his support for the FIRST STEP Act, a bipartisan bill that will give former inmates a second chance at life. pic.twitter.com/FnA20b2ONX
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 14, 2018
Here are some of the Main Points the RNC is promoting on the bill:
The FIRST STEP Act would:
1. Provide new incentives for low-risk inmates to learn skills needed for employment
2. Allow federal inmates to be placed closer to home communities
3. Include reasonable sentencing reforms while keeping dangerous & violent criminals off our streets pic.twitter.com/nmv3Pm8dAG— GOP (@GOP) November 14, 2018
Federal Fraternity of Police support it
#BREAKING “FOP Partners With President Trump On Criminal Justice Reform” pic.twitter.com/MV0sZpFuaI
— National FOP (@GLFOP) November 9, 2018
Some major supporters of the bill
The White House says the following people are at the WH as Pres Trump announces his support for the First Step Act:
Senator Chuck Grassley, IA
Senator Rand Paul, KY
Senator Lindsey Graham, SC
Senator Tim Scott, SC
Senator Mike Lee, UT
Rep Doug Collins, GA
Rep Bob Goodlatte, VA— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) November 14, 2018
Democrat lead co-sponsor talks to CNN regarding the FIRST STEP ACT
New York Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who was the lead Democratic sponsor on the FIRST Step Act, says President Trump announcing his support for the bipartisan prison reform bill is “a positive step in the right direction.†https://t.co/ndcTj1cD3C pic.twitter.com/6jx49BhLUm
— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) November 14, 2018
