H.R. 8549 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Second Look Act of 2026

To enable incarcerated persons to petition a Federal court for a second look at sentences longer than 10 years, where the person is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and has shown they are ready for reentry, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] Introduced April 28, 2026 Cosponsors 9 (9 D) Latest action April 28, 2026

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  1. Apr 28, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Apr 28, 2026 Introduced in House

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