S.3003

The Fair Sentencing Act prohibits courts from considering a defendant's perceived gender identity as a mitigating factor in sentencing.

The Fair Sentencing Act amends the United States Code to explicitly prohibit federal courts from considering a defendant's perceived gender identity as a mitigating factor in sentencing. This includes prohibiting such considerations in the defendant's criminal history and rehabilitation potential. The Act also mandates that the United States Sentencing Commission update its guidelines to reflect these changes within 30 days of the Act's enactment. This legislative action aims to ensure fairness and consistency in sentencing practices across federal courts.