Allow federal judges to review and reduce long prison sentences for individuals who have served at least ten years.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Second Look Act of 2026?
The Second Look Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 8549, has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since April 27, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing or vote. This lack of action is the primary barrier for the proposal.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Second Look Act of 2026 (H.R. 8549 (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 H.R. 10223 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10223 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.