Bills/S. 3482

First Step Implementation Act of 2025

First Step Implementation Act of 2025

In CommitteeJudiciarySenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
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Plain Language Summary

# First Step Implementation Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would implement and expand upon the First Step Act, a criminal justice reform law passed in 2018. The specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, but the bill would likely focus on improving how federal prisons operate, expanding rehabilitation programs, and potentially adjusting sentencing practices. It would primarily affect federal prisoners and the federal prison system, though it could have broader implications for criminal justice policy. **Who It Affects:** The main groups affected would be incarcerated individuals in federal prisons and their families, federal prison staff, and the Bureau of Prisons. The changes could also influence how federal judges approach sentencing decisions going forward. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee (S 3482), meaning it's being reviewed but has not advanced to a full Senate vote.

Senator Richard Durbin (D-Illinois) introduced it in the 119th Congress. Without additional details on specific provisions, it's difficult to assess the exact scope of changes being proposed. For more information about the bill's specific provisions, you would need to check Congress.gov or the bill's full text.

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Latest Action

December 15, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8732-8737)

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1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
December 15, 2025
Last Updated
December 15, 2025
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