H.Res. 660 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Aug 19, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCalls for reshaping the U.S. criminal justice system
This resolution expresses the sense that the federal government should undertake a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system. It suggests several approaches: consulting with communities affected by the justice system, decriminalizing certain behaviors, expanding diversion opportunities (alternatives to jail), revising sentencing laws, reducing recidivism (people committing crimes again), ending practices that favor wealthy people, prohibiting private companies from profiting from incarceration, reducing militarized policing, and investing in other community safety services.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't create new law, but rather expresses Congress's view about what the federal government should prioritize. It would most directly affect incarcerated people and communities with high incarceration rates, along with people in the criminal justice system. If the ideas were implemented, it could mean fewer people in jail, different legal consequences for certain behaviors, and changes to how police operate in some communities.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Aug 19, 2025)
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should begin a large-scale effort to reduce incarceration rates and reshape the American legal system by
• consulting with communities and individuals directly impacted by the justice system;
• decriminalizing certain behaviors, increasing diversion opportunities, revising sentencing laws, and reducing practices that contribute to recidivism;
• ending practices that advantage the wealthy and prohibiting private companies from profiting from the criminal justice system; and
• ending militarized policing practices, investing in other safety services, and implementing policies that address the needs of communities most affected by high rates of incarceration.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 660
RESOLUTION
Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.
Sponsor: Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7) · Introduced Aug 19, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Aug 19, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”