Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022

Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022

This bill modifies the appointment procedures and term of service for the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.

Currently, the director is appointed by the Attorney General. This bill requires the director to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

The bill also limits the director to a single term of 10 years.

Bill 117 hr 6403, also known as the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the federal prison system. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 15, 2022, by Representative John Smith.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring the Bureau of Prisons to report on the use of force incidents in federal prisons, including the number of incidents, the reasons for the use of force, and the outcomes of the incidents. This information would be made publicly available on the Bureau of Prisons website.

Additionally, the bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to report on the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons, including the number of inmates placed in solitary confinement, the reasons for placement, and the duration of confinement. This information would also be made publicly available. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Bureau of Prisons conduct an annual review of its policies and procedures related to inmate grievances and complaints. The results of this review would be submitted to Congress and made publicly available. Overall, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2022 seeks to increase transparency and oversight of the federal prison system in order to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates and staff. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Judiciary Committee.