S 4988 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Prison Oversight Act

Introduced 2022-09-28· Sponsored by Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2022-09-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Prison Oversight Act This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct periodic inspections of correctional facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons. The bill also requires DOJ to establish an ombudsman to receive complaints relating to issues affecting the health, safety, welfare, or rights of incarcerated people or staff.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]IN
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]IL