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A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the compassionate release process of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2471| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2018
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Mike Lee (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Granting Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2018 or the GRACE Act The bill amends the Second Chance Act of 2007 to modify provisions that authorize the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to reduce the prison term (i.e., release early) certain federal prisoners. Specifically, in the case of a defendant diagnosed with a terminal illness, the bill requires the BOP to comply with new requirements. Among other things, the BOP must notify the defendant's representatives of the terminal illness and opportunity to request a reduced sentence, and allow family members to visit the defendant.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 28, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-2795: A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5682: FIRST STEP Act
  • S 115-3649: A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-756: First Step Act of 2018
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the compassionate release process of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2471| Senate 
| Updated: 2/28/2018
Granting Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2018 or the GRACE Act The bill amends the Second Chance Act of 2007 to modify provisions that authorize the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to reduce the prison term (i.e., release early) certain federal prisoners. Specifically, in the case of a defendant diagnosed with a terminal illness, the bill requires the BOP to comply with new requirements. Among other things, the BOP must notify the defendant's representatives of the terminal illness and opportunity to request a reduced sentence, and allow family members to visit the defendant.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 28, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 28, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Mike Lee (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-2795: A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-5682: FIRST STEP Act
  • S 115-3649: A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-756: First Step Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care