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H.R. 365 (99th)

Prison Industries Improvement Act of 1985

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Introduced

3 January 1985

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Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

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29 August 2025

Summary

Prison Industries Improvement Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to permit the transportation of certain prison-made goods through interstate commerce. Establishes criteria regarding taxes and wages that prison industry programs must meet. Allows for a deduction from prisoners' wages for the cost of room and board, taxes, and reimbursement for crime victims.

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