Bills/H.R. 6471

Justice in Sentencing for Survivors Act of 2025

Justice in Sentencing for Survivors Act of 2025

In CommitteeJudiciaryHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Justice in Sentencing for Survivors Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Justice in Sentencing for Survivors Act of 2025 (HR 6471) would modify federal sentencing laws, though specific provisions are not publicly detailed in available summaries. Based on its title, the bill appears designed to affect how federal courts sentence individuals in cases involving survivors—likely addressing concerns about victim protections or sentencing fairness in survivor-related crimes. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would impact federal criminal defendants, crime survivors, and federal courts. Depending on its specific provisions, it could affect sentencing guidelines for particular offenses or expand survivors' rights in the sentencing process. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep.

Joseph Morelle (D-NY) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. No detailed text provisions are available in public summaries, so the exact nature of the sentencing changes remains unclear at this stage. *Note: For complete details on what this bill would actually change, the full legislative text would need to be reviewed, as this summary is based on limited publicly available information.*.

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Latest Action

December 4, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
December 4, 2025
Last Updated
December 4, 2025
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