HR 9009 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Prison Oversight Act

Introduced 2022-09-28· Sponsored by Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]· 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: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.(2022-09-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Prison Oversight Act This bill establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities. An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections. The bill (1) provides for the establishment in DOJ of an Ombudsman who may receive complaints, make inquiries, and recommend actions, and decline to investigate or take action, as specified; and (2) prohibits retaliation against any person or entity that has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, investigation, or inspection.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican