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HR 3019 - Federal Prison Oversight Act - National Key Vote

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Title: Federal Prison Oversight Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes an inspection regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Highlights:

  • Establishes an inspection regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) (Sec. 2).

  • Requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General to conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that an inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced and that higher-risk facilities shall receive more frequent inspections (Sec. 2).

  • Establishes within the DOJ and Ombudsman who may receive complaints, make inquiries, recommend actions, and decline to investigate or take action as specified (Sec. 2).

  • Prohibits BOP retaliation against any person or entity that has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, investigation, or inspection under this bill (Sec. 2).

  • Requires the ombudsman to coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman (Sec. 2).

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

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NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

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