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To provide for expedited compassionate release in the event of a public health emergency.

USA117th CongressHR-2194| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

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
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    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.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
David N. Cicilline

David N. Cicilline

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

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