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Increase prison sentences for individuals convicted of sexually violent crimes.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asStop Sexually Violent Predators Act

What’s happening with Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act?

The Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act remains stalled in three House committees as of June 2026, with no action taken since January 27, 2025. House committee leaders must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most bills end in Congress.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Stop Sexually Violent Predators Act (H.R. 779 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

House

No action since January 2025

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President
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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 6382 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 6382 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Darrell Issa (R-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.