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Extending First Step Act Reporting: More Data for Justice Reform

This bill extends the time for collecting and analyzing information about the First Step Act from 5 to 10 years. This means the government will gather more data to understand how criminal justice reforms are working. It allows for a more complete picture of the law's impact on individuals and communities.
Key points
The period for government reports on the First Step Act's impact is extended from 5 to 10 years.
This change allows for a longer and more thorough study of how criminal justice reforms affect people and communities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3484
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2025-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend section 3634 of title 18, United States Code, to extend the period for First Step Act reports.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3484.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The period for government reports on the First Step Act's impact is extended from 5 to 10 years.
  • This change allows for a longer and more thorough study of how criminal justice reforms affect people and communities.
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. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

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 2026-01-11.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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