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H.R. 6688 (94th)

Prisoner Rights Act

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Introduced

6 May 1975

Last action

6 May 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2], Rep. Bell, Alphonzo [R-CA-27], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21], Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9], Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Metcalfe, Ralph H. [D-IL-1], Rep. Meyner, Helen S. [D-NJ-13], Rep. Nix, Robert N. C. [D-PA-2], Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24]

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Summary

Prisoner Rights Act - Prohibits the inhumane treatment, as defined by the Act, of Federal prisoners. Requires the immediate discharge of any Federal employee engaging in such prohibited conduct. Sets forth minimum standards to be followed before a Federal prisoner may be placed in solitary confinement and regulates the treatment of such prisoner while so confined. Directs the Attorney General to establish grievance procedures for Federal prisoners. Declares that any such prisoner shall be entitled to report any grievance. Provides for the investigation by independent investigators appointed by the Attorney General of alleged grievances. Sets forth visitation rights for the friends, relatives, and attorneys of Federal prisoners.

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Timeline

  1. 6 May 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 May 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 May 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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