United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HR 8976 — Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act

Last action — 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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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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In plain language

The bill addresses women's roles and issues in the criminal justice system.

The Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act seeks to improve the representation and treatment of women within the criminal justice system. It aims to address systemic issues that affect women involved in various capacities within this system.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new grant programs and requirements aimed at improving the treatment of women in the legal system, amending existing law to create more gender-informed practices in law enforcement.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10101

    PART PP--GRANTS FOR GENDER-RESPONSIVE TRAINING SEC. 3051. IN GENERAL. The Attorney General may make a grant to a State each fiscal year for purposes of carrying out the requirements of section 3052. The term of such grant shall be 1 year.

    This adds a new funding mechanism for gender-responsive training of law enforcement officers.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10101

    SEC. 3052. TRAINING ON GENDER-INFORMED LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES. (a) Training Curricula.--Not later than 180 days after the effective date of this section, the Attorney General shall develop and identify training curricula under this paragraph in consultation with relevant law enforcement agencies of States and units of local government, associations that advocate on issues which disproportionately impact women, medical professionals, professional law enforcement organizations, mental health organizations, and family advocacy organizations.

    This establishes a requirement for the Attorney General to develop training curricula focused on gender-informed practices.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10101

    SEC. 3053. USE OF FUNDS. A grantee may use the grant to--

    This defines how the funds from the aforementioned grants can be utilized.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10101

    SEC. 3054. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

    This authorizes the appropriation of funds specifically for the new grant programs established by the bill.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10101

    SEC. 103. REPRESENTATION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--There is established a grant program to improve recruitment and retention of women law enforcement officers.

    This creates a new grant program aimed specifically at enhancing the recruitment and retention of women in law enforcement.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10101

    SEC. 102. GRANT PROGRAM FOR GENDER-INFORMED TRAINING OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

    This establishes a new grant program focused on gender-informed training for local law enforcement.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8976?
HR 8976 is sponsored by Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Beatty, Joyce (Democratic), Simon, Lateefah (Democratic), Watson Coleman, Bonnie (Democratic), Lee, Summer L. (Democratic), McClellan, Jennifer L. (Democratic), and Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8976?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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