Bill · S. 3664· Senate(119-S-3664)
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Duckworth
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 submit an annual summary report to various Congressional committees and agencies regarding disaster damage. This report must cover physical damage from major disasters at Bureau of Prisons and contract prison facilities. It specifically demands data on inmate and staff safety, access to basic necessities, and the handling of early release or visitation requests. Additionally, the Bureau must include a corrective action plan to improve emergency preparedness and provide legislative recommendations to Congress. The bill also amends the National Institute of Corrections to include specific new membership criteria and mandates a public field hearing on emergency preparedness and recovery efforts.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill ensures the reporting and planning for accommodations for inmates with disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
The bill requires reporting on access to appropriate accommodations for inmates with disabilities during disasters.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates annual reports to Congress and the GAO regarding disaster damage and inmate safety.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability for Inmate and Staff Safety: The bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to report on injury and loss of life resulting from major disasters, which provides transparency regarding the safety of those within the system (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Ensuring Basic Human Needs: By requiring data on access to health care, food, water, personal hygiene products, and protective equipment, the bill aims to monitor whether essential needs are met during a disaster (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Protection of Civil Rights and Legal Access: The reporting requirements for visitation with legal counsel and accommodations for inmates with disabilities help ensure that fundamental rights are being upheld during emergencies (Section 3(a)(5) and Section 3(a)(6)).
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Improved Emergency Preparedness: The requirement for a corrective action plan and a timeline for implementation is designed to modernize and improve how the Bureau handles natural disasters, extreme weather, and public health emergencies (Section 3(b)).
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Diverse Expertise in Corrections Management: The amendment to the National Institute of Corrections introduces new membership requirements, including individuals with backgrounds in advocating for incarcerated people, emergency response coordination, public health, and labor union representation (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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+5Good For Union Workers+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+4Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Policing Reform+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- 1/15/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey