Bill · S. 3484· Senate(119-S-3484)
A bill to amend section 3634 of title 18, United States Code, to extend the period for First Step Act reports.
- Introduced
- 12/15/2025
- Last activity
- 12/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8737)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as S. 3484 and was introduced in the Senate on December 15, 2025, by Mr. Durbin and Mr. Grassley. The bill was read twice and then sent over to the Committee on the Judiciary. The entire purpose of this legislation is to change section 3634 of title 18 in the United States Code. Specifically, it extends the period for First Step Act reports. It does this by striking the words "5 years" and replacing them with "10 years".
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+3
Extending the First Step Act reporting period to 10 years improves long-term oversight and evaluation of federal criminal justice and prison reform programs.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
Extending the reporting period for federal criminal justice reform acts enhances governmental oversight and program transparency.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
Improved long-term reporting and oversight of criminal justice reform may positively impact minority communities disproportionately affected by incarceration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1: This section changes the reporting period from 5 years to 10 years. Keeping track of things for a longer window could give us a much better look at how well these programs are actually working over time.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 1: The provided text does not contain any specific details showing negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 12/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8737)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa