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Federal Prison Oversight Act

USA118th CongressHR-3019| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2024
Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (39)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Byron Donalds (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Prison Oversight Act This act establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities. An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections. The bill (1) provides for the establishment in DOJ of an ombudsman who may receive complaints, make inquiries and recommend actions, and decline to investigate or take action, as specified; and (2) prohibits BOP retaliation against any person or entity that has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, investigation, or inspection under this act. The ombudsman shall coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman. This act becomes effective 90 days after appropriations are made available to DOJ and the DOJ Office of Inspector General for the specific purpose of carrying out this act. On and after such effective date, BOP must ensure that non-custody correctional employees spend 90% of their work week in their primary positions.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9009
Federal Prison Oversight Act
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
May 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1401
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1.
Apr 10, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2024
Ms. Mace moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 21, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3369-3374)
May 21, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3019.
May 21, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 21, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3388-3389)
May 21, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 2 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H3369-3372)
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May 21, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 10, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4334-4337)
Jul 10, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4334-4337)
Jul 10, 2024
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 12, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Jul 25, 2024
Signed by President.
Jul 25, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-71.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9009
    Federal Prison Oversight Act


  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • May 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1401
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1.


  • April 10, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 21, 2024
    Ms. Mace moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 21, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3369-3374)


  • May 21, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3019.


  • May 21, 2024
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 21, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3388-3389)


  • May 21, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 2 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H3369-3372)
    View Vote


  • May 21, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 22, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 10, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4334-4337)


  • July 10, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4334-4337)


  • July 10, 2024
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 12, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 23, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • July 25, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • July 25, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-71.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-1401: Federal Prison Oversight Act
  • HR 118-3019: Federal Prison Oversight Act
Congressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaRight of privacy

Federal Prison Oversight Act

USA118th CongressHR-3019| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2024
Federal Prison Oversight Act This act establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities. An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections. The bill (1) provides for the establishment in DOJ of an ombudsman who may receive complaints, make inquiries and recommend actions, and decline to investigate or take action, as specified; and (2) prohibits BOP retaliation against any person or entity that has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, investigation, or inspection under this act. The ombudsman shall coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman. This act becomes effective 90 days after appropriations are made available to DOJ and the DOJ Office of Inspector General for the specific purpose of carrying out this act. On and after such effective date, BOP must ensure that non-custody correctional employees spend 90% of their work week in their primary positions.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9009
Federal Prison Oversight Act
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
May 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1401
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1.
Apr 10, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21, 2024
Ms. Mace moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 21, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3369-3374)
May 21, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3019.
May 21, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 21, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3388-3389)
May 21, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 2 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H3369-3372)
View Vote
May 21, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 22, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 10, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4334-4337)
Jul 10, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4334-4337)
Jul 10, 2024
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 12, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Jul 25, 2024
Signed by President.
Jul 25, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-71.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9009
    Federal Prison Oversight Act


  • April 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • May 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1401
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1.


  • April 10, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 21, 2024
    Ms. Mace moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 21, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3369-3374)


  • May 21, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3019.


  • May 21, 2024
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 21, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3388-3389)


  • May 21, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 2 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H3369-3372)
    View Vote


  • May 21, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 22, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 10, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4334-4337)


  • July 10, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4334-4337)


  • July 10, 2024
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 12, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • July 23, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • July 25, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • July 25, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-71.
Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (39)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Byron Donalds (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-1401: Federal Prison Oversight Act
  • HR 118-3019: Federal Prison Oversight Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of JusticeDetention of personsDue process and equal protectionExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaRight of privacy