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AG Reports on FSA

Under the FSA, the Attorney General (AG) is required to report to Congress on the activities undertaken and accomplishments reached in carrying out the Act.

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April 2023 Update The Attorney General's First Step Act Section 3634 Annual Report

This third report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General in carrying out the Act since the last Report.

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April 2022 Update The Attorney General's First Step Act Section 3634 Annual Report

This second report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General in carrying out the Act from October 2020 through March 2022.

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December 2020 Update The Attorney General's First Step Act Section 3634 Annual Report

This initial report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General in carrying out the Act from December 21, 2018 through September 30, 2020.

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January 2020 Update The First Step Act of 2018: Risk and Needs Assessment System Update

This report outlines the enhancements and updates to the Risk Assessment System and includes updates on First Step Act implementation.

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The First Step Act of 2018: Risk and Needs Assessment System

This report outlines the work of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop and implement the Risk and Needs Assessment System. It also introduces the new System that the Federal Bureau of Prisons will deploy in its facilities and announces the DOJ's strategic plan to evaluate, validate, and enhance the System over time.