The public record · 119th Congress

Second Look Act of 2026

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To enable incarcerated persons to petition a Federal court for a second look at sentences longer than 10 years, where the person is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and has shown they are ready for reentry, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Second Look Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8549·House·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove(Democratic-California-37)·

Apr 28, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 28, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill text

Apr 28, 2026As introduced in the House