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H.R. 8976 · 119TH CONGRESS

Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act

IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement

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LATEST ACTION

May 21, 2026

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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KRep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]View profile →

COMMITTEES

Energy and Commerce Committee · House

Ways and Means Committee · House

Judiciary Committee · House

FIRST INTRODUCED

May 21, 2026

119th Congress · House origin