Bill orders prison bureau to fix inmate assaults on staff within 90 days
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Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn · Senator · TN
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Official title: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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The bill gives the Bureau of Prisons 90 days to fix inmate harassment and assault of staff, per a 2023 watchdog report.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to fully implement a 2023 report's recommendations on inmate-on-staff sexual harassment and assault within 90 days, explaining any delays to Congress. Afterward, the Inspector General must gather 2022-2025 data on such incidents, analyze punishment patterns, and report to Congress and the Attorney General, who must then issue new national rules within a year.
Who does it affect?
Bureau of Prisons employees, especially correctional officers, are the primary focus, as the bill aims to improve their safety. Incarcerated individuals are also affected, since new punishment standards will apply to them.
Why does it matter?
The bill responds to findings that harassment and assault of prison staff by inmates is widespread and poorly tracked, creating pressure for federal agencies to document and address the problem systematically.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 29, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-110.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 284
As recorded
- Question
- On Motion to and Pass
- Result:
- Passed
- 376
- Nay
- 8
- 0
- 46
Republicans 187 yes, 8 no, 22 not voting · Democrats 189 yes, 23 not voting · Independent 1 not voting
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