A bill to establish an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
Federal Prison Oversight Act
This bill requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct periodic inspections of correctional facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons. The bill also requires DOJ to establish an ombudsman to receive complaints relating to issues affecting the health, safety, welfare, or rights of incarcerated people or staff.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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