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Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act

USA117th CongressHR-176| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act This bill imposes restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for inmates in federal custody. Among the restrictions, the bill prohibits placement in solitary confinement for nondisciplinary reasons; it limits the duration of such placement; and it provides an administrative review process for inmates to contest such placement.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8155
Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act of 2020
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8155
    Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act of 2020
  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act

USA117th CongressHR-176| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act This bill imposes restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for inmates in federal custody. Among the restrictions, the bill prohibits placement in solitary confinement for nondisciplinary reasons; it limits the duration of such placement; and it provides an administrative review process for inmates to contest such placement.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8155
Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act of 2020
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8155
    Restricting the Use of Solitary Confinement Act of 2020
  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionDetention of personsEvidence and witnessesHealth care coverage and accessMental health