Washington, D.C. — Right On Crime, a national leader in conservative criminal justice solutions, applauds the reintroduction of the bipartisan Safer Supervision Act, S3077 and HR5883, a landmark bill to modernize the federal supervised release system. This effort strengthens public safety, promotes accountability, and ensures federal supervision is effective and fiscally responsible.
The Safer Supervision Act will empower courts to focus resources where they matter most—on high-risk offenders—while incentivizing success for those who demonstrate responsibility and improved behaviors.
Brett Tolman, Executive Director of Right On Crime and former U.S. Attorney, said the bill marks a much-needed course correction in how the nation approaches post-release supervision.
“Supervised release should serve one clear purpose: to improve public safety,” Tolman said. “Today, hundreds of thousands of Americans remain under supervision long after demonstrating rehabilitation. This outdated system wastes taxpayer dollars and strains law enforcement resources. The Safer Supervision Act restores focus and balance—prioritizing accountability, rehabilitation, and the safe reintegration of individuals into their communities.”
Rachel Wright, National Policy Director for Right On Crime, emphasized that supervision should never become a substitute for extended punishment.
“Federal supervision was never meant to be automatic or indefinite,” Wright said. “Judges need the discretion to determine when and how supervision is appropriate. The Safer Supervision Act gives courts the tools to make individualized assessments, reward positive progress, and reduce recidivism—all while enhancing public safety and reducing unnecessary costs.”
Right On Crime is a national campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation championing conservative solutions for fewer victims, less crime, and safercommunities. Founded in Texas in 2007 and launched nationally in 2010, Right On Crime leads efforts across the nation to advance conservative criminal justice solutions. For more information, go to www.RightOnCrime.com.