S. 307 Became law · Public Law 119-110 Crime and Law Enforcement

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] Introduced January 29, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (2 D, 1 R) Latest action September 16, 2026

Summary

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
This act 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 act 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 act 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Sep 16, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-110.
  2. Sep 16, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. Sep 14, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. Aug 31, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Aug 31, 2026 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). (text: CR H5268-5269)
  6. Aug 31, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347)
  7. Aug 31, 2026 At 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.
  8. Aug 31, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.
  9. Aug 31, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5268-5270)
  10. Aug 31, 2026 Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  11. May 5, 2025 Held at the desk.
  12. May 5, 2025 Received in the House.

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