Limit the use of prior criminal convictions to increase prison sentences for nonviolent offenses.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026?
H.R. 7081 remains in the House Committee on the Judiciary following its referral on January 13, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This bill has seen no movement since January 13, 2026, and historical trends show that committee inaction is the most common way for a bill to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026 (H.R. 7081 (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. 4724 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4724 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Bruce Westerman (R-AR)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.