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S. 307Passed Congress
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Introduced: Jan 29, 2025
Latest action date: Aug 31, 2026
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Introduced
Jan 29, 2025
Latest action
Aug 31, 2026
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What this legislation is about
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Crime and Law Enforcement
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentData collection, sharing, protectionDepartment of JusticeGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsSex offenses
Bill Summary
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
This bill establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and component agencies to assess and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff.
Specifically, the bill requires DOJ 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 BOP.
Additionally, the bill requires the BOP to fully implement the recommendations of the DOJ Inspector General contained in the report titled Evaluation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Efforts to Address Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Committed by Inmates Toward Staff.
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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 13, 2026.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H5268-5269)
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284).
FloorLibrary of CongressConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347)
FloorHouse floor actionsAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5268-5270)
FloorHouse floor actionsMs. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FloorHouse floor actionsHeld at the desk.
FloorHouse floor actionsReceived in the House.
FloorHouse floor actionsMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
DischargeSenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2643)
FloorSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 2; text: CR S2643)
FloorLibrary of CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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