HR 7424 · 117th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Solitary Confinement Reform Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-04-06· Sponsored by Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2022-11-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Solitary Confinement Reform Act of 2022 This bill limits the use of restrictive housing (such as solitary confinement) in certain prison facilities. These facilities are those under the jurisdiction of (1) the Bureau of Prisons, (2) the Department of Defense, or (3) a state or local government in which persons are held in custody pursuant to a contract or agreement with the federal government and the facility receives federal funds for law enforcement purposes. For example, the bill specifies that inmates shall be housed in the least restrictive setting necessary for safety purposes. It also requires that inmates remain in restrictive housing for no longer than necessary to address each specific reason for such placement.…

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