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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
5/6/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill S 307
Some key points of the bill include:
- Implementing training programs for Bureau of Prisons staff to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and assault - Establishing reporting mechanisms for staff to report incidents of sexual harassment and assault - Providing support services for staff who have experienced sexual harassment or assault - Conducting regular assessments of the Bureau of Prisons' policies and procedures related to sexual harassment and assault Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 307 is to create a safer and more supportive work environment for Bureau of Prisons staff by addressing the issue of sexual harassment and assault.
Congressional Summary of S 307
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
This bill establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and component agencies to assess and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff.
Specifically, the bill requires DOJ to adopt national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers or other employees of the BOP.
Additionally, the bill requires the BOP to fully implement the recommendations of the DOJ Inspector General contained in the report titled Evaluation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Efforts to Address Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Committed by Inmates Toward Staff.
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Current Status of Bill S 307
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 307
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 307
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 307
Comments
Yahir Knowles
7 months ago
I can't believe this new bill tryna make things "safer" for prison staff by takin away our rights! This bill is gonna make it harder for us to do our jobs and keep ourselves safe. How is this gonna help anyone in the long run? #confused
