Bills · HR 868
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 868Correctional facilities and imprisonmentSex offenses
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
INTRO JAN 31· LAST ACTION JAN 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical workplace safety issue for individuals working in federal prisons. Prison staff often face challenging and dangerous environments, and incidents of sexual harassment and assault can significantly impact their well-being, job performance, and the overall security of these facilities. If this bill becomes law, it would lead to a deeper understanding of how frequently these incidents occur and how they are currently handled, which is essential for creating more effective solutions.
Without this bill, there might not be a comprehensive, federal-level review dedicated to this specific problem, nor a mandate for the Attorney General to develop national standards to address it. Voters should care because ensuring the safety of those who work in the correctional system is crucial for maintaining order, upholding professional standards, and showing support for public servants in demanding roles.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Inspector General of the Department of Justice must conduct a comprehensive review of sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff by incarcerated individuals.
This provision ensures an official, data-driven assessment of the scope and impact of these incidents within federal prisons.
PROVISION 02
The review must include an analysis of current punishments for these acts and data on their use over the past five years.
This ensures that current disciplinary practices are evaluated alongside the prevalence of the incidents.
PROVISION 03
The Inspector General must submit a report summarizing the findings of the review to the Attorney General and relevant Congressional committees.
This makes the findings public and informs decision-makers about the problem, paving the way for action.
PROVISION 04
The Attorney General must establish new national standards for preventing, reducing, and punishing sexual harassment and sexual assault against prison staff.
This provision mandates concrete action to improve staff safety based on the findings of the review.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 4 REP 10 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 31
Introduced in House
JAN 31
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 868
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Last actionJan 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025
House BillHR 868Correctional facilities and imprisonmentSex offenses
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
