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Solitary Confinement Reform Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7424| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Solitary Confinement Reform Act of 2022 This bill limits the use of restrictive housing (such as solitary confinement) in certain prison facilities. These facilities are those under the jurisdiction of (1) the Bureau of Prisons, (2) the Department of Defense, or (3) a state or local government in which persons are held in custody pursuant to a contract or agreement with the federal government and the facility receives federal funds for law enforcement purposes. For example, the bill specifies that inmates shall be housed in the least restrictive setting necessary for safety purposes. It also requires that inmates remain in restrictive housing for no longer than necessary to address each specific reason for such placement.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5038
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • April 6, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5038
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Solitary Confinement Reform Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7424| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Solitary Confinement Reform Act of 2022 This bill limits the use of restrictive housing (such as solitary confinement) in certain prison facilities. These facilities are those under the jurisdiction of (1) the Bureau of Prisons, (2) the Department of Defense, or (3) a state or local government in which persons are held in custody pursuant to a contract or agreement with the federal government and the facility receives federal funds for law enforcement purposes. For example, the bill specifies that inmates shall be housed in the least restrictive setting necessary for safety purposes. It also requires that inmates remain in restrictive housing for no longer than necessary to address each specific reason for such placement.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5038
Introduced in Senate
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • April 6, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5038
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Armed Services Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted