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Fair Sentencing: Gender Identity Cannot Mitigate Federal Criminal Penalties.

This act amends federal law to prohibit courts from considering a defendant's perceived gender identity as a mitigating factor during sentencing. This ensures that self-identified gender cannot be used to argue for a lighter sentence in federal criminal cases. The goal is to standardize sentencing, focusing strictly on the crime committed and the defendant's history, regardless of their gender identity.
Key points
Federal courts are explicitly banned from using a defendant's perceived gender identity as a reason to reduce a criminal sentence.
The law defines "perceived gender identity" as self-identified gender distinct from biological sex.
The U.S. Sentencing Commission must revise its guidelines within 30 days to reflect this prohibition.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3003
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-10-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Sentencing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3003.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal courts are explicitly banned from using a defendant's perceived gender identity as a reason to reduce a criminal sentence.
  • The law defines "perceived gender identity" as self-identified gender distinct from biological sex.
  • The U.S. Sentencing Commission must revise its guidelines within 30 days to reflect this prohibition.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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