To amend title 18, United States Code, to eliminate special privileges accorded prison industries in the purchase of goods by Federal agencies.
Prison Industries Reform Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require the value of any property transferred to the Federal Prison Industries to be taken into account as a factor in determining the price in any tender by the Industries of products made through the use of that property or equipment. Requires all overhead to be similarly treated in determining such prices.
Eliminates the special privileges accorded the Federal Prison Industries when seeking Government contracts.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice.
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