Bill · H.R. 7111· House(119-HR-7111)
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Lieu
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026'', requires the Bureau of Prisons to provide an annual report regarding damage caused by major disasters. This report must detail how such events impact inmates and staff, covering topics like medical care, food, water, and visitation. The report must also include a corrective action plan to improve emergency preparedness and specific legislative recommendations. Additionally, the act amends the National Institute of Corrections to include new membership requirements. Finally, it mandates that the National Institute of Corrections conduct a public field hearing on emergency preparedness and recovery efforts in correctional facilities.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates annual summary reports to several Congressional committees and oversight offices to increase transparency.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically requires tracking and improving access to accommodations for inmates with disabilities during emergencies.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+4
The bill requires reporting on access to appropriate accommodations for inmates with disabilities during disasters.
The opposite
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-1
The bill focuses on correctional facility infrastructure rather than general roads and bridges.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-1
While the bill focuses on prison staff, it does not explicitly address veteran-specific benefits.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Accountability: The Director of the Bureau of Prisons must submit an annual summary report to several Congressional committees and oversight offices. This report covers critical data such as injury and loss of life, access to food and water, and the ability of facilities to uphold health, safety, and civil rights (Section 3(a)).
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Improved Emergency Readiness: The Bureau must include a corrective action plan with a specific timeline to improve and modernize how they handle natural disasters, extreme weather, and public health emergencies (Section 3(b)).
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Enhanced Expert Oversight: The bill updates requirements for the National Institute of Corrections to include individuals with backgrounds in emergency response coordination, public health, and labor union representation (Section 4).
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Public Discussion on Critical Issues: The National Institute of Corrections is required to conduct a public field hearing to discuss how facilities can better handle inmate access to medical care, food, water, and legal visitation during emergencies (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Union Workers+3Good For Low Income Households+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-1
- 1/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Randy WeberRepublican · Texas