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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-868| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
Laurel M. Lee

Laurel M. Lee

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (13)
Barry Moore (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, aims to address sexual harassment and sexual assault committed by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers and other employees of the Bureau of Prisons. It defines key terms such as correctional officer , incarcerated individual , sexual assault , and sexual harassment to ensure clarity in its application. The legislation requires the Inspector General to conduct a comprehensive statistical review and analysis within one year of enactment, covering the incidence, effects, and existing punishments for these acts over the preceding five years. After submitting a report to the Attorney General and Judiciary Committees, the Attorney General is then mandated to promulgate a rule within one year, establishing national standards for the prevention , reduction , and punishment of such misconduct.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10160
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-307
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10160
    Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-307
    Held at the desk.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsSex offenses

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-868| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
This bill, known as the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, aims to address sexual harassment and sexual assault committed by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers and other employees of the Bureau of Prisons. It defines key terms such as correctional officer , incarcerated individual , sexual assault , and sexual harassment to ensure clarity in its application. The legislation requires the Inspector General to conduct a comprehensive statistical review and analysis within one year of enactment, covering the incidence, effects, and existing punishments for these acts over the preceding five years. After submitting a report to the Attorney General and Judiciary Committees, the Attorney General is then mandated to promulgate a rule within one year, establishing national standards for the prevention , reduction , and punishment of such misconduct.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10160
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-307
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10160
    Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-307
    Held at the desk.
Laurel M. Lee

Laurel M. Lee

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (13)
Barry Moore (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Brandon Gill (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsSex offenses