# 117-s-5038: Solitary Confinement Reform Act

117-s-5038, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5549-5553; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5548-5553) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-5038
- Congress: 117
- Title: Solitary Confinement Reform Act
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5549-5553; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5548-5553)
- Introduced: 2022-09-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Solitary Confinement Reform Act

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (D-VT), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-s-4822: DISCLOSE Act of 2022
- 117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jackie Walorski.
- 117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 117-s-4556: Respect for Marriage Act
- 117-sres-652: A resolution recognizing June 2022 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
- 117-s-4182: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

## Sources
- [117-s-5038 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/5038)

## Related
- [117-s-4822: DISCLOSE Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4822)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4587)
- [117-s-4556: Respect for Marriage Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4556)
- [117-sres-652: A resolution recognizing June 2022 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-652)
- [117-s-4182: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4182)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-5038 (as of 2026-10-15).