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Nydia Velázquez: “I am a proud supporter of the First Step Act, which gives nonviolent offenders a chance to reenter society.”

On the recordOctober 22, 2019
I am a proud supporter of the First Step Act, which gives nonviolent offenders a chance to reenter society.
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

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Velazquez expresses support for legislation aiding nonviolent offenders' reintegration.

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