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S3959Referred to Committee

Smarter Sentencing Act of 2026

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-03-02
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Richard J. Durbin
Richard J. Durbin
Democrat · IL · Senator

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S733-734)

2026-03-02

Bill Summary

This bill, known as the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2026, addresses Smarter Sentencing Act of 2026. It has been referred to committee for review and possible markup.

Floor Debate (4)

Members who referenced this bill on the House or Senate floor

Richard J. DurbinDIL2026-03-02

Introductory Statement on S. 3959 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S733-S734] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. Lee, Mr. Booker, Mr. Schatz, Mr. King, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Warren, Mr. Markey, Mr....

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Richard J. DurbinDIL2026-03-02

Introductory Statement on S. 3959 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S733-S734] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. Lee, Mr. Booker, Mr. Schatz, Mr. King, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Warren, Mr. Markey, Mr....

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Richard J. DurbinDIL2026-03-02

STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S733-S734] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ______ By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr...

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Richard J. DurbinDIL2026-03-02

STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S733-S734] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ______ By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr...

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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