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Dignity Act

USA116th CongressS-992| Senate 
| Updated: 4/2/2019
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2019 or the Dignity Act This bill establishes requirements for the treatment of prisoners. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must provide adequate health care, provide videoconferencing free of charge, train employees to identify trauma-related health needs, and make specified health products (e.g., tampons) available free of charge. Additionally, with respect to prisoners who are primary caretaker parents, the BOP must provide parenting classes, allow visitation from family members, and establish a pilot program to allow overnight visits from family members. Finally, the bill allows a prisoner who is pregnant or a primary caretaker parent to participate in a residential substance abuse treatment program, even if the individual failed to disclose a substance abuse problem.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2034
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • April 2, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2034
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2034: Dignity Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild care and developmentCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFamily relationshipsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMental healthRight of privacySex and reproductive healthTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationWomen's health

Dignity Act

USA116th CongressS-992| Senate 
| Updated: 4/2/2019
Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2019 or the Dignity Act This bill establishes requirements for the treatment of prisoners. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) must provide adequate health care, provide videoconferencing free of charge, train employees to identify trauma-related health needs, and make specified health products (e.g., tampons) available free of charge. Additionally, with respect to prisoners who are primary caretaker parents, the BOP must provide parenting classes, allow visitation from family members, and establish a pilot program to allow overnight visits from family members. Finally, the bill allows a prisoner who is pregnant or a primary caretaker parent to participate in a residential substance abuse treatment program, even if the individual failed to disclose a substance abuse problem.
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Timeline
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2034
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • April 2, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2034
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2034: Dignity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild care and developmentCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFamily relationshipsHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMental healthRight of privacySex and reproductive healthTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationWomen's health