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Introduced
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
In Committee
04/10/2024
04/10/2024
Crossed Over
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Passed
07/23/2024
07/23/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/25/2024
07/25/2024
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To establish an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to be carried out by the Department of Justice Inspector General. The bill defines key terms, outlines the inspection criteria, establishes a risk-based inspection schedule, requires the Inspector General to submit reports with recommendations, and creates an Ombudsman position to receive and investigate complaints from incarcerated individuals, their representatives, and BOP staff. The bill also provides the Inspector General and Ombudsman with access to BOP facilities and records, and prohibits retaliation against complainants. Overall, the bill aims to enhance oversight and accountability within the federal prison system.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (40)
Lucy McBath (D)*,
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Buddy Carter (R),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Don Davis (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Dwight Evans (D),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Laurel Lee (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
David Trone (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 118-71. (on 07/25/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3019/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3019/BILLS-118hr3019enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3019/BILLS-118hr3019eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3019/BILLS-118hr3019ih.pdf |
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