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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4988

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate 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

Jon Ossoff
Jon Ossoff
GeorgiaDemocrat
Mike Braun
Mike Braun
IndianaRepublican

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