In CommitteeFiled Mar 2, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S733-734)
Mar 2, 2026
Summary
The Smarter Sentencing Act reduces mandatory minimum prison terms for many drug manufacturers, distributors and couriers, and lets courts lower sentences in past cases. It also requires the Justice Department to report on cost savings and to create a public database of all federal criminal offenses. The aim is to focus resources on the most serious offenders and improve transparency.
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