Bill · S. 2985· Senate(119-S-2985)
Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/8/2025
- Last activity
- 10/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2025" aims to secure the dignity and safety of incarcerated women. It mandates that the Bureau of Prisons use biological sex to determine how to house people charged with or convicted of offenses. The bill prohibits co-locating persons of different biological sexes in detention facilities, with an exception for temporary housing that does not include overnight stays. Additionally, it applies similar requirements to State prisons regarding the use of biological sex for housing determinations. To receive certain funds, States must certify that they prohibit the co-location of persons of different biological sexes.
Yes
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill aims to secure the dignity and safety of incarcerated women by mandating sex-segregated housing.
The opposite
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-7
The bill mandates housing based on biological sex rather than gender identity, which negatively impacts transgender-identified inmates.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-7
The bill restricts housing options for transgender individuals by using biological sex criteria for prison placement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Housing Determinations Based on Biological Sex: The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to use biological sex when making determinations regarding housing for those charged with or convicted of offenses (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Prohibition of Co-location: The bill prohibits the Bureau of Prisons from co-locating persons of different biological sexes in detention facilities, except for temporary housing that does not include overnight stays (Section 2(a)(1)).
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State Prison Requirements: The bill requires States to prohibit co-locating persons of different biological sexes in detention facilities, except for temporary housing that does not include overnight stays, to remain eligible for certain funds (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Funding Limitations for States: A State may not receive funds under a specific subpart if it does not submit a certification to the Attorney General that it prohibits the co-location of persons of different biological sexes in detention facilities (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Restrictions on Housing: The bill restricts the ability of the Bureau of Prisons and State detention facilities to co-locate persons of different biological sexes, excluding temporary stays that are not overnight (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights-7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For L G B T Q Community-7
- 10/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia