U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz representing Florida's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz representing Florida's 1st Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
In response to the Federal Bureau of Prisons Director, Colette Peters, testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the “Resentencing Integrity Act of 2024” today. The proposed legislation aims to ensure federal prosecutors do not retaliate against January 6th defendants petitioning for resentencing.
Before the Supreme Court's decision in Fischer v. United States, Biden DOJ officials threatened to seek new, additional jail time for individuals requesting a new sentence after their initial one was deemed illegal. The bill would mandate that courts count the time already served towards any new sentence and cap this credit at 10 years.
“My bill, the Resentencing Integrity Act of 2024, will provide significant relief for January 6th defendants and ensure federal prosecutors stop aggressively pursuing charges if defendants petition for resentencing. Additionally, it will ensure that justice is served fairly, balancing the need for accountability with the protection of individual rights,” said Congressman Gaetz.
The full text of Congressman Gaetz’s bill can be found on his official website. Exclusive coverage by Washington Examiner is also available online.
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