Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 6:03 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2366)
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.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2284

Introduced on
2023-07-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/12/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2366)
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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to 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

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action7/12/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2366)