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House Bill 7081
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 14, 2026
Overview
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The bill aims to modify sentencing for young victims who have committed offenses after being trafficked, abused, or assaulted. It proposes allowing courts to impose sentences below statutory minimums for such offenders, considering the impact of trauma on their behavior, and to suspend portions of imposed sentences. The bill defines 'youthful victim offender' as an individual under 18 convicted of a violent offense against a person who has engaged in specific criminal conduct against them within a year before the offense. It also directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and potentially adjust its guidelines and policy statements regarding youthful victim offenders.

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Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Latest Action
Jan 14, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
7081
Congress
119
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
January 14, 2026
Actions (2)
01/14/2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/14/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.7081 119 Saras Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026
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Feb 10, 2026 9:05:27 AM