Whether consideration of § 3553(a) factors is mandatory under First-Step-Act-Section-404(b)

QUESTIONS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW 1. Whether, in order to properly exercise its discretion under Section 404(b) of the First Step Act of 2018 to impose a reduced sentence for an eligible defendant, the district court must consider all of the applicable 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) factors, or whether consideration of § 3553(a) factors is merely permissive but not required under Section 404(b). 2. Whether proper exercise of the court’s discretion under Section 404(b) necessitates consideration of how post-sentencing conduct affects the § 3553(a) factors, if argued by the defendant. i INTERESTED PARTIES There are no