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Abstract: 

In the latest development of what is known as the “tough on crime” movement, Kentucky Congressman Ben Chandler sponsored H.R. 2106: No Parole for Sex Offenders Act. The bill, introduced to Congress on May 2, 2007, is currently being considered in committee and is subject to change before it proceeds to a general debate. Although introduced and passed to committee, H.R. 2106 still has to move to a general debate, a process that is uncommon for the majority of bills introduced in Congress. If H.R. 2106 passes the general debate, it would then require a vote from the House of Representatives and Senate, and finally, the signature of the president. (GovTrack.us, “H.R. 2106-110th Congress (2007): No Parole for Sex Offenders Act”; available at http://www.GovTrack.us/congress/ bill.xpd?bill=h110-2106 (accessed Jan. 6, 2008).)

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Affiliations:  1: John Jay College of Criminal Justice; 2: John Jay College of Criminal Justice.