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Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6815

Bill 117 HR 6815, also known as the Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2022, aims to improve the medical care provided to inmates in federal prisons. The bill addresses concerns about the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for incarcerated individuals.

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing minimum standards for medical care in federal prisons to ensure that inmates receive appropriate and timely treatment for their healthcare needs. 2. Increasing funding for medical staff, equipment, and facilities within the Federal Bureau of Prisons to improve the overall quality of healthcare services. 3. Implementing training programs for prison staff to better identify and address medical issues among inmates. 4. Enhancing communication and coordination between federal prisons and external healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for inmates upon release. Overall, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2022 seeks to address the healthcare disparities faced by incarcerated individuals and improve their access to quality medical care while in federal custody.

Congressional Summary of HR 6815

Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2022

This bill limits the circumstances under which the Bureau of Prisons may assess a fee for health care services provided to a prisoner.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6815

Bill HR 6815 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 22, 2022. Bill HR 6815 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 22, 2022.  Bill HR 6815'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 6815

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6815

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6815

Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2022
Federal Bureau of Prisons Medical Care Act of 2022
To amend title 18, United States Code, to limit the ability to assess a fee for health care services for prisoners, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6815

Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat
Emanuel Cleaver
Emanuel Cleaver
MissouriDemocrat

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