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Today: Call to support the National Criminal Justice Commission Act (Action Alert)

 

 

Announcement

 

Sentencing Project 

Today, NOVEMBER 16, 2010:

Call-in Day to Support SENATE PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL criminal justice commission act

BACKGROUND INFO:

In 2009, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) introduced the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, legislation that would create a bipartisan Commission to review and identify effective criminal justice policies and make recommendations for reform. The House of Representatives and Senate Judiciary Committee have reviewed and favorably passed the bill, which has 39 Senate cosponsors.  The bill is awaiting final passage by the Senate during these last few weeks of the Congressional session.  If the National Criminal Justice Commission Act does not pass this year, the legislation must be reintroduced and advance through both chambers of Congress again in 2011.  Please help us urge the Senate to prioritize and pass this important legislation as soon as possible!

ACTION NEEDED:

Today, please call the following Senators to ask them to prioritize and support Senate passageof the House-passed National Criminal Justice Commission Act, H.R. 5143/S. 714, as soon as possible:

·         Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid(D-NV), 202-224-3542

·         Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell(R-KY), 202-224-3135

MESSAGE:

I am calling to ask the Senator to prioritize and support immediate Senate passage of the House-passed National Criminal Justice Commission Act, H.R. 5143/S. 714, because:

·         Having a transparent and bipartisan Commission review and identify effective criminal justice policies would increase public safety.

·         The increase in incarceration over the past twenty years has stretched the system beyond its limits. These high costs to taxpayers are unsustainable, especially during these tough economic times.

·         The proposed commission would conduct a comprehensive national review – not audits of individual state systems – and would issue recommendations – not mandates – for consideration. 

If you have any questions, please contact Kara Gotsch at [email protected]. Thank you so much for your help!

PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL ALONG TO YOUR FRIENDS!

 

The Sentencing Project is located at 1705 DeSales Street, NW 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20036.  Send an email to The Sentencing Project.

 

The Sentencing Project is a national, non-profit organization engaged in research and advocacy for criminal justice reform.

 

It's Up to You (Action Alert)

We Are the Drug Policy Alliance

Senate leadership is sitting on a bill that would pave the way for criminal justice and drug policy reforms. Tell them to call a floor vote!

Take Action!

Email Sens. Reid and McConnell

Dear friends,

Today's the day.

This is our best chance to get Congress and President Obama to establish an important commission that could provide recommendations on how to reform our marijuana laws, as well as other criminal justice issues.

The Senate is considering a bill that would establish a national commission to make recommendations on improving the criminal justice system -- but Congress is dragging its feet.  They need to hear from reformers around the country in support of this bill. Send a message to Senate leadership now!

This bill has already passed the House. It has also passed the Senate Judiciary Committee. All we need is for Senate Leadership to bring it to the floor for a final vote. We’ve got the bill to the ten yard line, but we need you to score the touchdown. Please take just a few minutes today to contact Senate Leadership and tell them to pass the National Criminal Justice Commission Act this week.

This is our last chance this year to pass this important reform bill. Please take action and forward this email to your friends and family.

Sincerely,

Bill Piper
Director, Office of National Affairs
Drug Policy Alliance

please call Congress now!
please call Congress now!

Support the National Criminal Justice Commission Act!

Jim Webb's National Criminal Justice Commission Act would do a comprehensive review of the wreck that is the US criminal justice system. It has passed the House of Representatives, and now it needs your support to pass the Senate and become law.

Criminal Justice Commission National Call-in Day September 15

National Call-in Day to Support Senate Passage of the National Criminal Justice Commission Act

BACKGROUND INFO:
In 2009, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) and 15 bipartisan cosponsors introduced the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, legislation that would create a bipartisan Commission to review and identify effective criminal justice policies and make recommendations for reform. The House of Representatives reviewed and favorably passed the bill, and now the bill awaits passage by the United States Senate. We need your help urging the Senate to prioritize and pass this important legislation!

ACTION NEEDED:
On Wednesday, September 15th, individuals nationwide will urge passage of this legislation by calling their Senators to ask them to prioritize and support Senate passage of the house-passed version of the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, H.R. 5143/S. 714.

We hope that you will join us in making these critical calls! To contact your Senators, call the U.S. Capitol Switch Board at 202-224-3121.

MESSAGE TO SENATORS:
•    Prompt consideration of the House-passed National Criminal Justice Commission Act is critical as the Senate winds down its legislative calendar.  I urge you to endorse this legislation and prioritize its passage.
•    Having a transparent and bipartisan Commission review and identify effective criminal justice policies would increase public safety.
•    The increase in incarceration over the past twenty years has stretched the system beyond its limits.  These high costs to taxpayers are unsustainable, especially during these tough economic times.
•    The proposed independent commission would conduct a comprehensive national review of effective criminal justice policies and would issue recommendations for consideration at the state, local and federal level.

If you have any questions about the Wednesday, September 15th National Call-In Day,
please contact Kara Gotsch at [email protected].

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