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H.R. 5975 (117th)

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

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Introduced

15 November 2021

Last action

1 November 2022 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12], Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

Subjects

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Summary

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This bill establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities. Among the requirements, the BOP must evaluate the systems currently in use at its facilities and implement a plan that addresses deficiencies in and makes upgrades to the systems.

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Timeline

  1. 15 November 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 November 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 November 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 November 2022

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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