Bill · H.R. 868· House(119-HR-868)

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Age: 52 years

Florida

Introduced: 1/31/2025
Last activity: 1/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Laurel Lee
Cosponsors: - 10 - 4

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act aims to address sexual harassment and sexual assault directed at Bureau of Prisons staff. It requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct a statistical review of these incidents and their effects. This review must also analyze punishments used in Bureau of Prisons facilities over the five years prior to the Act's enactment. Following the review, the Inspector General must submit a summary report to the Attorney General and relevant congressional committees. Finally, the Attorney General is tasked with creating national standards to prevent, reduce, and punish these acts.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would union members be better off under this?+5
The bill provides protections and safety standards for Bureau of Prisons employees, many of whom are unionized staff.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates a statistical review and a formal report to Congress regarding sexual harassment and assault of prison staff.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The bill targets sexual harassment and assault, which statistically impacts women disproportionately in many workplace environments.