JUSTICE in D.C. Act

This bill would repeal two District of Columbia laws, the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act and the Second Look Amendment Act. These laws let some people convicted of crimes they committed when young ask a court to reduce their sentences. The bill would rewrite the section of D.C. law created by these acts (sec. 24-403.03 of the D.C. Official Code) so that it covers grants for crime victims instead. Starting in fiscal year 2026, D.C.'s Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants would give yearly grants of up to $200,000 each to organizations that serve survivors of violent crimes. Covered services include advocacy, mental health, and employment services.

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Sponsors

• John Cornyn Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors