Search Results: keywords:"bureau of prisons"

  • S. 5062 — An Act To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:1,052

    S. 5062 aims to improve the safety of Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing issues of sexual harassment and assault committed by inmates. This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to implement recommendations from a 2023 Inspector General report, which highlighted the need for...

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    The bill is about making prisons safer for the people who work there by stopping bad behavior, like bullying or hurting, which is sometimes done by the people in jail. It asks the prison bosses to follow some smart ideas on how to fix this, share information about what they are doing, and create rules to help keep everyone safe.

  • H. R. 3019 — An Act To establish an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:4,821

    H. R. 3019, known as the "Federal Prison Oversight Act," aims to establish an inspection system for federal prisons in the United States. This bill mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct regular inspections of correctional facilities run by the Bureau of...

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    The Federal Prison Oversight Act is a rule saying there needs to be regular check-ups to make sure that jails are safe and fair places, and there's a special helper to listen to people’s worries and make things better.

  • S. 3817 — To increase the criminal penalties for assaulting a Bureau of Prisons correctional officer.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:239

    S. 3817, known as the "Safer Prisons Act of 2024," aims to increase the criminal penalties for assaulting a correctional officer in the Bureau of Prisons. The bill proposes to amend Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, by doubling the maximum term of imprisonment for...

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    S. 3817 is like a new rule that wants to make the punishments tougher if someone hurts a special kind of police officer who works in jails. It wants the 'time-out' (jail time) and fines to be even bigger and scarier, hoping people will think twice before doing anything bad.

  • S. 5128 — To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to develop and implement a strategy to interdict illicit substances and other contraband in the mail at Federal correctional facilities.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:878

    S. 5128, known as the "Interdiction of Fentanyl in Federal Prisons Act," directs the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to create a plan to detect and prevent illegal substances and other prohibited items from entering federal prisons through the mail. The bill mandates an...

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    This bill wants to stop bad things from coming into jails through mail by checking all the letters using special tools and also giving prisoners a digital version of their mail. It also asks for a report every year to see how well this plan is working.

  • H. R. 9929 — To provide funding to the Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for certain corrections officers.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,165

    H. R. 9929, known as the "Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2024," aims to fund mental health programs for corrections officers in the U.S. It directs the Attorney General to create a grant program that helps prisons and local detention centers...

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    The bill wants to give money to help jail guards get mental health check-ups and talk to doctors if they feel sad or stressed. It makes sure everyone's doing their job by making an advice group that watches over how the money is spent and what's working well.

  • H. R. 6985 — To require the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification documents to prisoners being released from Federal custody, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,088

    H.R. 6985 aims to ensure that prisoners released from Federal custody receive identification documents. The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to issue a photo ID card that complies with the REAL ID Act within 180 days of the act's enactment. This ID card would be valid for...

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    H.R. 6985 wants to make sure that people leaving prison get an ID card, like an official name tag, which they can use to prove who they are when they need to get other important cards or join special programs.

  • H. R. 10160 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:605

    H. R. 10160, titled the “Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act,” seeks to address incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff members by incarcerated individuals. The bill mandates a comprehensive study by the Inspector General of the...

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    H. R. 10160 is a plan to keep prison workers safe from bad behavior like bullying and hurting by people in jail. It asks a special helper to learn how often this happens, report it, and suggest ways to stop it so prison workers feel safer at their jobs.

  • H. R. 6924 — To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide certain information to inmates with respect to voting, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:646

    H. R. 6924 aims to ensure that inmates in federal prisons receive information about voting. The bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to send voting-related information, such as how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot, to inmates and Re-entry...

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    H. R. 6924 is a plan to help people in prison learn how to vote by giving them information on how to register and vote, like by mail. The rules say this information should also be available in Spanish if the state offers it, and there should be help for those who need it, like people with disabilities.

  • H. R. 3019 — An Act To establish an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:4,815

    The Federal Prison Oversight Act establishes a system for monitoring the Bureau of Prisons. It mandates the Inspector General to routinely inspect prison facilities and issue public reports on their conditions. The Attorney General is required to appoint an Ombudsman to...

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    The Federal Prison Oversight Act makes sure that prisons are safe and fair by having special people check them regularly and listen to complaints from prisoners and staff. This helps everyone know what's going on inside the prisons and fix any problems.

  • H. R. 10223 — To enable incarcerated persons to petition a Federal court for a second look at sentences longer than 10 years, where the person is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and has shown they are ready for reentry, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,674

    H. R. 10223, also known as the "Second Look Act of 2024," allows individuals incarcerated in the U.S. for over 10 years to request a federal court to reassess their sentences. The bill aims to provide a pathway for sentence modification if the individual is deemed not to be a...

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    H.R. 10223 wants to help people who have been in jail for a long time by letting a judge look at their punishment again, especially if they've behaved well and aren't dangerous anymore. This way, it might save money and give people another chance to live outside of jail.

  • H. R. 10161 — To increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:382

    H.R. 10161, known as the “Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act,” seeks to increase penalties for providing phones illegally in correctional facilities. It modifies existing law to impose a prison sentence of up to two years for those caught violating this rule....

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    H.R. 10161 is a bill that wants to make it a bigger problem if someone sneaks a phone into a place like jail, adding up to two years in jail for the person who does it. It also wants the people in charge of jails to take another look at their rules to keep everyone safe.

  • S. 5284 — To increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.
    Status:Considered and Passed Senate
    Words:399

    The bill, identified as S. 5284, aims to increase penalties for supplying a phone illegally within a correctional facility. It amends the United States Code to specify harsher punishment of up to 2 years of imprisonment for such an offense. Additionally, it mandates the...

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    The bill wants to make the punishment stronger for sneaking a phone into a prison, with up to 2 years in jail for people who do it. It also asks the prison bosses to check and make better rules to keep everyone in the prison safe.

  • S. 4121 — To reform the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in the Bureau of Prisons and the United States Marshals Service, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:10,147

    S. 4121, known as the “Solitary Confinement Reform Act,” aims to regulate and restrict the use of solitary confinement in the Bureau of Prisons and the United States Marshals Service. The bill establishes guidelines for when solitary confinement can be used, focusing on minimizing its...

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    This bill wants to make sure that putting people in timeout, or solitary confinement, is only done when absolutely necessary, for a short time, and that they get proper check-ups and care while they’re there. It also creates a special helper called an Ombudsman to listen to people’s complaints and help make things better.

  • H. R. 3019 — An Act To establish an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:4,826

    H. R. 3019, known as the "Federal Prison Oversight Act," establishes a system of inspections for the Bureau of Prisons to improve the conditions and safety in federal prisons. The bill requires the Department of Justice's Inspector General to conduct regular inspections of...

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    H.R. 3019 is a plan to make sure federal prisons are safe and fair by having regular check-ups and a special person to hear complaints, so everyone feels secure and heard.

  • H. R. 8528 — To increase the criminal penalties for assaulting a Bureau of Prisons correctional officer.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:235

    H. R. 8528, also known as the "Safer Prisons Act of 2024," aims to increase the criminal penalties for individuals who assault correctional officers working for the Bureau of Prisons. Specifically, the bill proposes to double the maximum imprisonment term and adjust the...

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    H. R. 8528 is a new rule being talked about that wants to make the punishment stronger for people who hurt officers working in jails. It means if someone gets in trouble for this, they might have to stay in jail longer or pay more money as a penalty.

  • S. 3771 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide increased locality pay rates to certain Bureau of Prisons employees whose duty stations are located in the pay locality designated as Rest of U.S., and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:954

    The bill, titled the "Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act," aims to amend certain sections of title 5 of the United States Code to provide higher locality pay rates to Bureau of Prisons employees who are located in areas designated as "Rest of U.S." Rather than being...

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    The "Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act" wants to give some prison workers more money if they live in certain parts of the country. It will make sure their pay is like workers in nearby places that pay better.

  • S. 3993 — To require the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification documents to prisoners being released from Federal custody, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,024

    S. 3993 proposes that the Bureau of Prisons must provide a photo identification release card to U.S. citizens who are released from federal custody. This card, valid for at least 18 months, would help former prisoners access state-issued identification and federal programs,...

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    The bill wants to make sure that when people leave federal prison, they get a special ID card that can help them do important things like get a driver's license or sign up for programs like Medicaid. This card should be good for at least 18 months.

  • H. R. 6500 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,852

    H.R. 6500 aims to establish an Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons to improve educational programs for incarcerated individuals. The bill outlines plans to provide quality education, ranging from basic literacy to postsecondary education, and ensure access to these...

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    Imagine a special new office, like a school, is being set up in places where people have to stay for a while because they did something wrong. This school wants to help them learn many things so that when they can go home, they can find jobs and not do bad things again.

  • S. 5062 — To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:605

    S. 5062 aims to improve the safety of Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated against them by incarcerated individuals. The bill mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive analysis of...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5062 is a plan to make sure people who work in prisons are safe from bad behavior, like being bothered or hurt by the prisoners. It asks smart people in the government to figure out what’s been happening and to make rules so it stops happening.

  • S. 4156 — To require the Bureau of Prisons to submit to Congress an annual summary report of disaster damage, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,158

    S. 4156, known as the “Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2024,” is a bill introduced in the Senate requiring the Bureau of Prisons to annually report disaster damage impacts on prison facilities to Congress and other relevant parties. This report must detail...

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    The Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2024 wants the people in charge of prisons to tell Congress every year about any big storms or emergencies that hurt the prisons, the people living there, and their staff. Basically, the bill wants to make sure everyone in prisons is safer and has better plans for when bad things happen.