HR 365 · 99th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Prison Industries Improvement Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5]· 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 Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1985-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prison Industries Improvement Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to permit the transportation of certain prison-made goods through interstate commerce. Establishes criteria regarding taxes and wages that prison industry programs must meet. Allows for a deduction from prisoners' wages for the cost of room and board, taxes, and reimbursement for crime victims.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18]NY
Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4]GA
Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16]FL