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  • 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.

  • 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, 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.

  • 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.