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H.R. 868In committee
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Introduced: Jan 31, 2025
Latest action date: Jan 31, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.
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What this bill does
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
This bill requires the Department of Justice to adopt national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers or other employees of the Bureau of Prisons.
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Crime and Law Enforcement
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsSex offenses
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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