Federal Prison Oversight Act
- Last Action
- 5/2/2023
Actions
- 2023-05-02Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2023-05-02Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-02 (00)
Federal Prison Oversight Act
This bill establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities.
An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections.
The bill (1) provides for the establishment in DOJ of an Ombudsman who may receive complaints, make inquiries, and recommend actions, and decline to investigate or take action, as specified; and (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.
The ombudsman shall coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman.
Cosponsors (5)
- Mike Braun (R-IN)
- Richard Durbin (D-IL)
- Joseph Manchin (D-WV)
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)
- Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Department of Justice
- Detention of persons
- Due process and equal protection
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Right of privacy
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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