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Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026

7/17/2026, 11:32 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9591

H.R. 9591 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 6, 2026, aims to enhance responses to and readiness for extreme temperatures within Federal correctional facilities.

Current Status of Bill HR 9591

Bill HR 9591 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2026. Bill HR 9591 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2026.  Bill HR 9591's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 6, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9591

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
40
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9591

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9591

To improve response to, and preparation for, extreme temperatures, in Federal correctional facilities.
To improve response to, and preparation for, extreme temperatures, in Federal correctional facilities.

Comments

Esperanza Alston profile image

Esperanza Alston

995

21 days ago

I dunno much about this new bill but it sounds like a good thing for prisoners. Extreme temps in jails ain't right. Hope this bill helps fix that. #UnitedStatesHRBill9591 #PrisonInjustice #BigPicture

Fernanda Lindsay profile image

Fernanda Lindsay

1,084

21 days ago

This bill is confusing.