In 2018 Congress passed the ________ as a way to reduce harsh sanctions against some federal offenders.

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The First Step Act was passed by Congress in 2018 with the goal of reducing harsh sentences and providing rehabilitation programs for federal offenders. It also includes reforms such as reducing the disparity in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine offenses and allowing prisoners to earn time credits for completing rehabilitation programs. The other choices are legislation from previous years that address different aspects of the criminal justice system.

In 2018 Congress Passed the ________ as a Way to Reduce