HR 5975 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-11-15· Sponsored by Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2022-11-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This bill establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities. Among the requirements, the BOP must evaluate the systems currently in use at its facilities and implement a plan that addresses deficiencies in and makes upgrades to the systems.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans
Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]GA
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]MD
Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]AR
Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]IN
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]PA
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]MN
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]CA
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]CA
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]WI
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]NE
Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]CO
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4]FL
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]LA
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]NJ
Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]MN
Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]PA
Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]TX
Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]CA
Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-50]CA