Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 14, 2015
The State Justice Act just introduced by Representatives Sensenbrenner and Bobby Scott is a good example of legislation that would reduce the flow of inmates in a responsible way.
Said by
Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Scott supports the State Justice Act as a responsible approach to reduce inmate populations.

Share & report

More from Bobby Scott

Sep 19, 2024

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, we have received a letter from the American Council on Education, which says, in part, rather than respecting the First Amendment and what has been done to apply its…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-19
Sep 19, 2024

Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I think any implication that the right to protest is an act of violence in and of itself would fly in the face of hundreds of years of First Amendment precedent. Those…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-19
Sep 24, 2024

Mr. Speaker, the Stop Campus Hazing Act addresses hazing as a campus safety issue, and updating the name is better reflective of that focus. Mr. Speaker, we have an obligation to ensure that every student has access to a safe learning…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-24
Sep 19, 2024

Mr. Chair, could you advise how much time remains on this side? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 14 minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2024-09-19

Other voices in this conversation