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Jonathan Jackson: “This bill is not a serious attempt to address crime; it is a regressive, discriminatory, and counterproductive piece of…”

On the recordMay 12, 2026
This bill is not a serious attempt to address crime; it is a regressive, discriminatory, and counterproductive piece of legislation that will only worsen the challenges facing our communities.
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Jonathan Jackson
Democratic · Virginia
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congress.gov
Sep 18, 2025

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Opposition to H.R. 5140 regarding juvenile sentencing reform.

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