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Private Prison Information Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 4:26 PM

Summary of Bill S 1983

Bill 118 s 1983, also known as the Private Prison Information Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the private prison industry by requiring private prisons to report certain information to the federal government.

Under this bill, private prisons would be required to report data on the demographics of their inmate population, including information on race, gender, age, and nationality. They would also be required to report on the conditions of their facilities, including information on safety, sanitation, and access to healthcare.

Additionally, private prisons would be required to report on their financial information, including details on their revenue, expenses, and profits. This information would be made publicly available on a government website, allowing for greater oversight and scrutiny of the private prison industry. Overall, the Private Prison Information Act of 2023 aims to shed light on the operations of private prisons and ensure that they are held accountable for the treatment of their inmates. This bill has the potential to improve transparency in the private prison industry and protect the rights of those who are incarcerated in these facilities.

Current Status of Bill S 1983

Bill S 1983 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill S 1983 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2023.  Bill S 1983's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1983

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1983

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1983

Private Prison Information Act of 2023
Private Prison Information Act of 2023
A bill to require non-Federal prison, correctional, and detention facilities holding Federal prisoners or detainees under a contract with the Federal Government to make the same information available to the public that Federal prisons and correctional facilities are required to make available.

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