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Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8048| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
David Scott (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2022 This bill establishes the National Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Commission to study the impact of solitary confinement on governments, communities, and social institutions. Additionally, the bill (1) directs the Department of Justice to publish national standards to reduce solitary confinement in correctional facilities; and (2) authorizes grants for community-based prevention and education programs, community-based mental health care, or community-based drug treatment or harm reduction.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4488
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019
Jun 13, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4488
    Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019


  • June 13, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


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

Crime and Law Enforcement

Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-8048| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2022 This bill establishes the National Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Commission to study the impact of solitary confinement on governments, communities, and social institutions. Additionally, the bill (1) directs the Department of Justice to publish national standards to reduce solitary confinement in correctional facilities; and (2) authorizes grants for community-based prevention and education programs, community-based mental health care, or community-based drug treatment or harm reduction.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4488
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019
Jun 13, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4488
    Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019


  • June 13, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


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

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
David Scott (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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