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H.R. 2954 118th Congress House

Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act

Official title: To provide for improvements in the treatment of women in the criminal justice system.

Introduced: May 9, 2023 Introduced by: Sydney Kamlager-Dove Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
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Child care and developmentChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDental careDetention of personsDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsFamily planning and birth controlFamily relationshipsFamily servicesForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careImmunology and vaccinationJudicial procedure and administrationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSex and reproductive healthSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSexually transmitted diseasesU.S. Sentencing CommissionWomen's health
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2023
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.
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 Latest action December 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act

This bill establishes programs and requirements to address the health and wellness of women in the criminal justice system. For example, the bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to (1) ensure that all incarcerated women have access to basic standards of health care specific to their needs, and (2) develop and implement gender-responsive training for its officers and employees.

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 Lobbying activity 4

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 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 10 Republican 1
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Frankel, Lois
Florida · Aug 9, 2024
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Ramirez, Delia C.
Illinois · Aug 2, 2024
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Deluzio, Christopher R.
Pennsylvania · Apr 11, 2024
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Oct 2, 2023
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Aug 29, 2023
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Harder, Josh
California · May 26, 2023
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · May 9, 2023
Jackson Lee, Sheila
· May 9, 2023
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Lee, Summer L.
Pennsylvania · May 9, 2023
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 9, 2023
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · May 9, 2023
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Apr 27, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2954: Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2954/
MLA
"H.R. 2954: Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2954/.
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H.R. 2954, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2954/.
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[H.R. 2954: Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2954/)
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