HR 1707 · 108th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003

Introduced 2003-04-09· Sponsored by Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121.(2003-07-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003 - Directs the Bureau of Justice Statistics to carry out an annual, comprehensive statistical review and analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape. Establishes within the Bureau the Review Panel on Prison Rape. Directs the Panel to request the public testimony of Federal, State, and local officials who bear responsibility for the prevention, detection, and punishment of prison rape at specified entities. Provides for an increase in Federal funds for entities whose officials testify at a reasonably designated time. Requires the Bureau to submit an annual report to Congress, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on its activities regarding prison rape. Establishes within the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) a national clearinghouse for the provision of information and assistance regarding prison rape. Directs: (1) NIC to conduct periodic training and education programs; and (2) the Attorney General to make grants to prevent prison rape, investigate such instances, and punish the perpetrators. Establishes the National Prison Rape Reduction Commission to: (1) study the impact of prison rape on Federal, St…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 1707, Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003

Jul 17, 2003

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judicary on July 9, 2003</p>

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H.R. 1707, Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2003

Jul 17, 2003

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judicary on July 9, 2003

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats9 Republicans1 Independent