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This bill, titled the "End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2025," aims to phase out private contracts for federal correctional and community confinement facilities over a period of 6-8 years. Specifically, the bill requires that core correctional services (such as housing, safeguarding, protecting, and disciplining inmates) at federal prisons and U.S. Marshals Service facilities be performed exclusively by government employees, with a limited exception for state or local government-operated facilities. After 8 years, the Bureau of Prisons will be prohibited from contracting with for-profit entities to manage community confinement facilities. The bill also mandates that the Attorney General submit biennial reports on the prison population, conduct research on recidivism reduction programs, and ensure that released prisoners receive comprehensive information and counseling. Additionally, the U.S. Marshals Service must conduct annual inspections of correctional facilities to ensure they meet constitutional, federal, and local standards. The legislation includes provisions to help released prisoners navigate post-incarceration challenges, such as accessing social services, employment assistance, and understanding their rights, with the ultimate goal of supporting successful reintegration into society.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3612/all-info