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On the recordApril 18, 2023
this week, the Senate will vote to confirm Amy Solomon as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs--OJP--within the Department of Justice. Ms. Solomon is a devoted public servant whose policy expertise and commitment to the rule of law will serve the Justice Department and communities across America. She has spent nearly a decade working at OJP during the Obama and Biden administrations, and she has served as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for OJP since 2021. Throughout her career, Ms. Solomon has led efforts to lower recidivism, improve parole systems, and equip members of law enforcement with the tools they need to combat crime. Previously, she worked at Arnold Ventures and the Urban Institute, where she spearheaded policy research on policing, prisons, and crime-reduction programs. A graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Ms. Solomon has distinguished herself--both inside and outside of government--as a foremost expert in creating a more efficient, evenhanded criminal justice system that protects our communities and our families. In a testament to her qualifications and temperament, Ms. Solomon has been endorsed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Correctional Leaders Association, and several former OJP officials. After more than 5 years without a Senate-confirmed head of OJP, Ms. Solomon's confirmation is long overdue.…
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Apr 18, 2023

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