Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act
Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces the Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act to Protect Families and Improve Prison Care
The Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to three different House committees for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for these committees to begin their work.
Legislative Progress
While some parts of the bill have bipartisan appeal, the broad changes to sentencing and drug conspiracy laws often face strong opposition from conservative lawmakers.
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Bureau of Prisons staff would face new training requirements on trauma-informed care, gender-responsive practices, and revised discipline policies. The bill mandates at least 12 full-time employees for the Women and Special Populations Branch and requires dedicated Resolve Program coordinators at each women's facility. This means new hiring and additional workload for existing staff.
“shall not be less than twelve full time employees”
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
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Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act
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