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BillHR 8976 · 119

Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act

Introduced
May 21, 2026
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Reforms the criminal justice system to address the needs of women, particularly those involved in the justice system. Requires changes to policies and practices affecting women in prisons and jails.

Sponsored By

Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2026
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects women who are incarcerated or involved in the criminal justice system, potentially improving their treatment and outcomes. It may also impact correctional facilities and law enforcement agencies, which would need to implement the required changes.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedMay 21, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.