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Federal Prison Oversight Act
3/13/2024, 2:19 AM
Congressional Summary of S 4988
Federal Prison Oversight Act
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct periodic inspections of correctional facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons. The bill also requires DOJ to establish an ombudsman to receive complaints relating to issues affecting the health, safety, welfare, or rights of incarcerated people or staff.
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Current Status of Bill S 4988
Bill S 4988 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2022. Bill S 4988 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2022. Bill S 4988's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 28, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4988
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4988
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4988
Federal Prison Oversight Act
Federal Prison Oversight Act
A bill to establish an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4988
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