(b) Duties.—The Attorney General shall—
(2)
develop recommendations regarding evidence-based recidivism reduction programs and productive activities in accordance with section 3633;
(3) conduct ongoing research and data analysis on—
(A)
evidence-based recidivism reduction programs relating to the use of prisoner risk and needs assessment tools;
(C)
which evidence-based recidivism reduction programs are the most effective at reducing recidivism, and the type, amount, and intensity of programming that most effectively reduces the risk of recidivism; and
(D)
products purchased by Federal agencies that are manufactured overseas and could be manufactured by prisoners participating in a prison work program without reducing job opportunities for other workers in the United States;
(4) on an annual basis, review, validate, and release publicly on the Department of Justice website the risk and needs assessment system, which review shall include—
(A)
any subsequent changes to the risk and needs assessment system made after the date of enactment of this subchapter;
(B)
the recommendations developed under paragraph (2), using the research conducted under paragraph (3);
(5)
make any revisions or updates to the risk and needs assessment system that the Attorney General determines appropriate pursuant to the review under paragraph (4), including updates to ensure that any disparities identified in paragraph (4)(E) are reduced to the greatest extent possible; and