Dismantle Mass Incarceration For Public Health Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 7281 Dismantle Mass Incarceration For Public Health 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.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7281

Dismantle Mass Incarceration For Public Health Act of 2020

This bill requires states and local governments, as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, to release eligible individuals from correctional facilities (including juvenile facilities) during the COVID-19 emergency. The bill specifies the categories of individuals who are eligible for release, including an individual who is (1) awaiting trial, (2) subject to an immigration detainer issued by the Department of Homeland Security, (3) medically vulnerable, (4) over the age of 55, or (5) a primary caregiver or pregnant.

The bill also requires states and local governments that receive funds under the program to implement recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7281

Bill HR 7281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7281 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7281's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 18, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7281

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7281

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- Cancer

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Correctional facilities and imprisonment

- Criminal justice information and records

- Criminal procedure and sentencing

- Detention of persons

- Digestive and metabolic diseases

- Disability and paralysis

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Government information and archives

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Immigration status and procedures

- Immunology and vaccination

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Juvenile crime and gang violence

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Nutrition and diet

- State and local government operations

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7281

Dismantle Mass Incarceration For Public Health Act of 2020

To require States and units of local government to certify a commitment to release certain individuals from jails and prisons, and for other purposes.

Dismantle Mass Incarceration For Public Health Act of 2020