Jason Pye joined Due Process Institute in 2021, bringing many years of lobbying experience to the team. His views on criminal legal reform are partially formed by his own life experiences, the advocacy work he has done, and his libertarian/classical liberal convictions. He has worked on several pieces of legislation that have become law, including the First Step Act + the Fair Chance Act.
Prior to joining DPI, Pye served as the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for FreedomWorks. In this role, he was responsible for lobbying on federal legislation, forming relationships with congressional offices, and keeping tabs on congressional activity. Policy issues in his portfolio at FreedomWorks included criminal justice reform and civil liberties.
The son of a Vietnam veteran who passed away in 1993, Pye believes his life could have taken a very different direction considering that addiction issues are present in his family. Thankfully, his mother guided him down the right path. In addition, through his criminal legal reform advocacy, Pye has met several individuals who were incarcerated and heard their stories. These stories have guided his work through which he hopes to see a fairer legal system and preservation of civil liberties.
Pye has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business, and numerous radio programs. He has contributed commentary to Forbes, The Hill, and Washington Examiner and has been cited or quoted in pieces published by The New York Times, Politico, Roll Call, and The Wall Street Journal.
