Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill expands statutory authority for federal prisoners to be temporarily released on furlough or granted compassionate release during a public health emergency. First, the bill authorizes the temporary release of prisoners in the event of a public health emergency if there is a substantial, imminent health risk to the prisoner, other prisoners, or employees of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The bill also authorizes courts, in addition to the BOP, to grant temporary release. Second, the bill establishes new procedures for compassionate release requests during public health emergencies. Specifically, the bill requires the BOP to promptly release a defendant's medical records and requires the court to expedite rulings on compassionate release motions.
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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
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsInfectious and parasitic diseases
To provide for expedited compassionate release in the event of a public health emergency.
USA117th CongressHR-2194| House
| Updated: 10/19/2021
This bill expands statutory authority for federal prisoners to be temporarily released on furlough or granted compassionate release during a public health emergency. First, the bill authorizes the temporary release of prisoners in the event of a public health emergency if there is a substantial, imminent health risk to the prisoner, other prisoners, or employees of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The bill also authorizes courts, in addition to the BOP, to grant temporary release. Second, the bill establishes new procedures for compassionate release requests during public health emergencies. Specifically, the bill requires the BOP to promptly release a defendant's medical records and requires the court to expedite rulings on compassionate release motions.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsInfectious and parasitic diseases