HOUSE 176117th CongressPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 176 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H872; text: CR H872)

Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 1319.

Last Action: 3/1/2021

Actions

2021-03-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2021-01-04Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2021-01-04Introduced in House
2021-01-04Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-01-04 (00)

Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act

This bill imposes restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for inmates in federal custody.

Among the restrictions, the bill prohibits placement in solitary confinement for nondisciplinary reasons; it limits the duration of such placement; and it provides an administrative review process for inmates to contest such placement.

Cosponsors (7)

Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)
MAXINE WATERS (D-CA)
Henry Johnson (D-GA)
Troy Carter (D-LA)
Seth Moulton (D-MA)

Subjects

Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime prevention
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Health care coverage and access
Mental health

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