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Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4488| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2019
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Walker (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019 This bill establishes the National Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Commission. The commission must study the impact of solitary confinement on governments, communities, and social institutions. It must also report findings and recommend national standards to reduce the use of solitary confinement. The bill directs the Department of Justice to publish national standards to reduce solitary confinement in correctional facilities. The Bureau of Prisons must comply with the national standards immediately. A state or local government must comply with the national standards to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
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Timeline
Sep 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • September 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesChild safety and welfareCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDisability and paralysisGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthState and local government operationsWomen's health

Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4488| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2019
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019 This bill establishes the National Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Commission. The commission must study the impact of solitary confinement on governments, communities, and social institutions. It must also report findings and recommend national standards to reduce the use of solitary confinement. The bill directs the Department of Justice to publish national standards to reduce solitary confinement in correctional facilities. The Bureau of Prisons must comply with the national standards immediately. A state or local government must comply with the national standards to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
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Timeline
Sep 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • September 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Cedric L. Richmond

Cedric L. Richmond

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Walker (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesChild safety and welfareCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDisability and paralysisGovernment studies and investigationsIntergovernmental relationsJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthState and local government operationsWomen's health