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