Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Became Public Law No: 119-110.
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Official Summary
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act This act establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and component agencies to assess and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff. Specifically, the act requires DOJ to adopt national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers or other employees of the BOP. Additionally, the act requires the BOP to fully implement the recommendations of the DOJ Inspector General contained in the report titled Evaluation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Efforts to Address Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Committed by Inmates Toward Staff .
Actions
- Sep 16, 2026 · HouseBecame Public Law No: 119-110.
- Sep 16, 2026 · HouseBecame Public Law No: 119-110.
- Sep 16, 2026 · HouseSigned by President.
- Sep 16, 2026 · HouseSigned by President.
- Sep 14, 2026 · HousePresented to President.
- Sep 14, 2026 · HousePresented to President.
- Aug 31, 2026 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Aug 31, 2026 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H5268-5269)
- Aug 31, 2026 · HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H5268-5269)
- Aug 31, 2026 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347)
- Aug 31, 2026 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Aug 31, 2026 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.
- Aug 31, 2026 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5268-5270)
- Aug 31, 2026 · HouseMs. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- May 5, 2025 · HouseHeld at the desk.
- May 5, 2025 · HouseReceived in the House.
- May 1, 2025 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 29, 2025 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2643)
- Apr 29, 2025 · HousePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 2; text: CR S2643)
- Apr 29, 2025 · SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 29, 2025 · HouseSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Jan 29, 2025 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Jan 29, 2025 · HouseIntroduced in Senate
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