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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
3/13/2024, 6:03 PM
Summary of Bill S 2284
Bill 118 s 2284, also known as the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023, aims to address issues within the federal prison system in the United States. The bill focuses on increasing transparency and accountability within federal prisons to ensure the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of an independent oversight board that will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the operations of federal prisons. This board will have the authority to investigate complaints, conduct audits, and make recommendations for improvements to ensure that federal prisons are operating in a safe and humane manner.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve training for prison staff, enhance mental health services for inmates, and increase access to educational and vocational programs. These initiatives are aimed at reducing recidivism rates and promoting rehabilitation within the federal prison system. Overall, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to address systemic issues within the federal prison system and promote a more transparent and accountable approach to managing federal prisons in the United States.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of an independent oversight board that will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the operations of federal prisons. This board will have the authority to investigate complaints, conduct audits, and make recommendations for improvements to ensure that federal prisons are operating in a safe and humane manner.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve training for prison staff, enhance mental health services for inmates, and increase access to educational and vocational programs. These initiatives are aimed at reducing recidivism rates and promoting rehabilitation within the federal prison system. Overall, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to address systemic issues within the federal prison system and promote a more transparent and accountable approach to managing federal prisons in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 2284
Bill S 2284 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2023. Bill S 2284 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 12, 2023. Bill S 2284's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2366) as of July 12, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2284
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2284
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2284
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2284
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