Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023

12/20/2023, 8:15 AM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
The Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4138, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the federal prison system.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to regularly report on the conditions within federal prisons, including information on inmate safety, healthcare, and rehabilitation programs. This information would be made available to the public in order to ensure that federal prisons are operating in a safe and humane manner.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve oversight of federal prison staff, including increased training and accountability measures. This is aimed at reducing incidents of misconduct and abuse within federal prisons. Overall, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to address issues of transparency and accountability within the federal prison system in order to ensure the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4138

Introduced on
2023-06-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
The Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4138, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the federal prison system.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to regularly report on the conditions within federal prisons, including information on inmate safety, healthcare, and rehabilitation programs. This information would be made available to the public in order to ensure that federal prisons are operating in a safe and humane manner.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve oversight of federal prison staff, including increased training and accountability measures. This is aimed at reducing incidents of misconduct and abuse within federal prisons. Overall, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to address issues of transparency and accountability within the federal prison system in order to ensure the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Action6/14/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.