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Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
12/20/2023, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4138
The Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4138, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the federal prison system.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to regularly report on the conditions within federal prisons, including information on inmate safety, healthcare, and rehabilitation programs. This information would be made available to the public in order to ensure that federal prisons are operating in a safe and humane manner.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve oversight of federal prison staff, including increased training and accountability measures. This is aimed at reducing incidents of misconduct and abuse within federal prisons. Overall, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to address issues of transparency and accountability within the federal prison system in order to ensure the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for the Federal Bureau of Prisons to regularly report on the conditions within federal prisons, including information on inmate safety, healthcare, and rehabilitation programs. This information would be made available to the public in order to ensure that federal prisons are operating in a safe and humane manner.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve oversight of federal prison staff, including increased training and accountability measures. This is aimed at reducing incidents of misconduct and abuse within federal prisons. Overall, the Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023 seeks to address issues of transparency and accountability within the federal prison system in order to ensure the safety and well-being of both inmates and staff. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4138
Bill HR 4138 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill HR 4138 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2023.  Bill HR 4138's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4138
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4138
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4138
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
Federal Prisons Accountability Act of 2023
To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
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