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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
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