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This bill addresses sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff by requiring several key actions. The legislation stems from a 2023 Inspector General report that found widespread inmate-on-staff sexual harassment and sexual assault, along with significant data collection and mitigation strategy failures. The bill requires the BOP to fully implement all recommendations from the Inspector General's report within 90 days, including improving data collection and tracking of sexual harassment and assault incidents. If the BOP fails to implement these recommendations, they must submit a detailed report to Congress explaining their delays and providing an implementation timeline. The Inspector General is mandated to request updated data from the BOP covering fiscal years 2022-2025, conduct a comprehensive analysis of sexual harassment and assault incidents, and provide recommendations to Congress and the Attorney General. Additionally, the analysis must include an examination of current punishments for such incidents. Within one year of receiving the Inspector General's analysis, the Attorney General must establish national standards for preventing, reducing, and punishing sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers and other BOP employees. The bill defines key terms like sexual harassment and sexual assault, and aims to enhance staff safety and accountability within the prison system.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/307/all-info