United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 3 D cosponsors

S 2807 — RESPECT Act of 2025

Last action — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies certain language regarding tier III sex offenders in relation to interment decisions in national cemeteries.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 2411

    to be a tier III sex offender for purposes of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. 20901 et seq.) → to meet the definition of a tier III sex offender under section 111 of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. 20911)

    This change clarifies the legal reference for tier III sex offenders in the context of interment decisions.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 2411

    made on or after June 18, 1973

    This addition specifies the decisions that can be reconsidered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of the Army.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 2411

    to be a tier III sex offender for purposes of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. 20901 et seq.) → to meet the definition of a tier III sex offender under section 111 of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. 20911)

    This change standardizes the language used in multiple places regarding tier III sex offenders.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 2411

    to be a tier III sex offender for purposes of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. 20901 et seq.) → to meet the definition of a tier III sex offender under section 111 of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (34 U.S.C. 20911)

    The term 'tier III sex offender' is defined more consistently across the statute.

Action History

  1. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  2. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

541 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2807?
S 2807 is sponsored by Cornyn, John (Republican), Hirono, Mazie K. (Democratic), Murkowski, Lisa (Republican), Fetterman, John (Democratic), Scott, Rick (Republican), and Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2807?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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