Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

House Resolution 226 proposes a framework for the federal government to fundamentally transform the American criminal justice system with the goal of ending mass incarceration. The resolution calls for decriminalizing certain activities, ending the use of private prisons, and eliminating cash bail to ensure the legal system does not favor wealthy individuals. Additionally, it advocates for shifting resources away from militarized policing toward community-based social services and trauma-informed care. While this resolution expresses the intent of the House of Representatives and does not carry the force of law, it serves as a formal roadmap for future legislation aimed at reducing prison populations and addressing systemic inequalities in law enforcement.