Improve support and rehabilitation services for women within the criminal justice system.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act?
The Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act, introduced as H.R. 8976 on May 20, 2026, sits in three House committees. The House Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and expire without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act (H.R. 8976 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 2954 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2954 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.