Increase the minimum prison sentences for individuals convicted of murder.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Justice for Murder Victims Act?
The Justice for Murder Victims Act passed the Senate on March 13, 2025, and now sits with the House of Representatives for further action. House leadership must decide whether to schedule a floor vote, which serves as the primary constraint for the bill. Historically, most bills that pass one chamber do not become law, and this effort has seen no recorded progress on the House side since February 12, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Justice for Murder Victims Act (S. 960 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3859 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3859 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 349 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 349 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chuck Grassley (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.