COVID–19 Safer Detention Act of 2021

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Explore the details of House Bill 3669 COVID–19 Safer Detention Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 9:29 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3669

Bill 117 HR 3669, also known as the COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2021, aims to address the health and safety concerns of individuals in detention facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill focuses on implementing measures to prevent the spread of the virus within these facilities and ensuring the well-being of both detainees and staff.

Key provisions of the bill include requiring detention facilities to provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to all individuals in custody, as well as implementing regular testing and screening protocols for COVID-19. The bill also calls for increased sanitation and hygiene practices within these facilities to minimize the risk of transmission.

Additionally, the COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2021 seeks to address overcrowding in detention facilities by promoting alternatives to detention, such as electronic monitoring and community-based programs. The bill also emphasizes the importance of providing access to healthcare services for individuals in custody who may be at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 3669 is to protect the health and safety of individuals in detention facilities during the ongoing pandemic, while also addressing systemic issues such as overcrowding and lack of access to healthcare. By implementing these measures, the bill aims to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations within the criminal justice system.

Congressional Summary of HR 3669

COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2021

This bill expands statutory authority for federal prisoners to be released before completing their sentences or to be placed in the community to serve the final portion of their sentences.

First, the bill makes changes to the early release pilot program. The early release pilot program authorizes the Bureau of Prisons to release early and place on home confinement elderly offenders and terminally ill offenders who meet eligibility criteria. This bill

expands eligibility to offenders serving time for an offense under the laws of the District of Columbia,
expands eligibility to offenders who have served at least one-half (currently, two-thirds) of their prison term,
reduces the amount of time an offender must serve by the good time credits earned by the offender, and
creates a judicial review process for prisoners and shortens the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Second, the bill modifies the compassionate release process. The compassionate release process authorizes federal courts to reduce a prisoner's sentence and impose a term of probation or supervised released in certain circumstances. This bill

expands eligibility to prisoners sentenced before November 1, 1987,
specifies that vulnerability to COVID-19 is a basis for compassionate release, and
shortens the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3669

Bill HR 3669 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3669 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3669's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3669

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3669

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies

- Aging

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Correctional facilities and imprisonment

- Criminal procedure and sentencing

- Department of Justice

- Detention of persons

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Judicial review and appeals

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3669

To expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic, and make other technical corrections.

COVID–19 Safer Detention Act of 2021