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Second Look Act of 2026
5/6/2026, 9:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8549
The bill, H.R. 8549 of the 119th Congress, aims to allow incarcerated individuals to request a judicial review of sentences exceeding 10 years if they are not deemed a threat to safety and have demonstrated readiness for reentry. The bill does not pose a danger to any person or the community and includes provisions for a second look at lengthy sentences to facilitate successful reintegration into society.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8549
Bill HR 8549 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8549 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8549's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 28, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8549
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8549
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8549
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8549
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