against, has already taken major steps towards fixing that system. last december he signed into law called the first step act. the legislation reduces mandatory minimum sentences in certain instances and expands on good time credits for well behaved for prisoners looking for shorter sentences. it also instructs the department of justice to establish a risk and needs assessment system to classify risk and provide guidance on housing, grouping, and program assignment. this summer, president trump unveiled the second chance act. it s a program that encourages employers to hire formerly incarcerated individuals. the goal is to reduce the unemployment rate for those folks over the next five years. it s because they are here today to announce a vital new action that we are taking to help former inmates find a job, lives a crime free life, and succeed