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S 4060118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Jul 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Mar 22, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to incarcerated mothers. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. The bill falls under the policy area of Crime and Law Enforcement. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to address concerns related to incarcerated mothers but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled 'Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act' and was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary after being read twice on March 22, 2024.
  • The bill ultimately failed or expired without further legislative progress.
Who Benefits?

['Incarcerated mothers', 'Families of incarcerated mothers', 'Relevant criminal justice and correctional agencies']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and potential implementation challenges.', 'Unclear funding mechanisms or authority changes due to absence of detailed bill text.', 'No information on oversight or enforcement provisions.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Judiciary Committee. It did not advance further and expired, indicating it did not receive sufficient legislative support or prioritization during the session. The policy area is Crime and Law Enforcement, a common focus for legislation addressing prison populations and related social issues.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential improvements in support and services for incarcerated mothers and their families if provisions were enacted.', 'Possible impacts on correctional facility operations and resource allocation related to maternal incarceration.', 'Broader social effects on children and communities connected to incarcerated mothers.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text restricts transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and potential impacts. This limits the ability of stakeholders to assess the bill's scope, funding, and enforcement mechanisms. The bill's failure to progress beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative momentum during the 118th Congress.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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