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This bill aims to improve the placement of District of Columbia residents in federal prisons by requiring the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to house these individuals within 250 miles of Washington, D.C. Specifically, the bill mandates that starting two years after enactment, the BOP director cannot place a "covered individual" (a D.C. resident sentenced under specific local laws) in a facility more than 250 miles from D.C. unless the individual explicitly requests or consents to such placement. The bill allows exceptions for extraordinary circumstances, but in such cases, the BOP director must provide a written explanation to key congressional committees within 30 days of the placement. The legislation does not restrict the director's ability to transfer individuals to prerelease custody or supervised release. By ensuring that D.C. residents are imprisoned closer to their home community, the bill seeks to facilitate easier family connections, support networks, and ultimately smoother reintegration upon release. The bill applies specifically to individuals committed to BOP custody under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3012/all-info