H.R. 868 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] Introduced January 31, 2025 Cosponsors 14 (4 D, 10 R) Latest action January 31, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 31, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 31, 2025 Introduced in House

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