COVID–19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T03:11:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6414 COVID–19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6414

COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020

This bill establishes a new grant program to help states and local governments prevent, detect, and stop the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in correctional facilities.

Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must award grants to states and local governments that release certain persons—persons who do not pose a serious risk or who meet certain criteria based on age or health—from correctional facilities.

Additionally, DOJ must award grants to states and local governments that adopt cite-and-release procedures for suspects who do not pose a public safety risk.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6414

Bill HR 6414 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2020. Bill HR 6414 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2020. Bill HR 6414's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 27, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6414

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6414

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Congressional oversight

- Correctional facilities and imprisonment

- Crime victims

- Criminal procedure and sentencing

- Detention of persons

- Digestive and metabolic diseases

- Disability and paralysis

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Employment and training programs

- Family services

- HIV/AIDS

- Health personnel

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Immunology and vaccination

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Law enforcement officers

- Lawyers and legal services

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Neurological disorders

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6414

COVID–19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Pandemic Jail and Prison Emergency Response grant programs, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020