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End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3612| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2025" aims to significantly restrict the use of private contractors for federal correctional services. It mandates that, within six years of enactment, all core correctional services at federal prisons used by the Bureau of Prisons and the United States Marshals Service must be performed by federal government employees. A narrow exception allows the Marshals Service to contract with state or local government-operated facilities, provided their employees perform the services and the facilities meet all applicable standards. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the Director of the Bureau of Prisons from entering into or maintaining contracts with for-profit entities for community confinement facilities eight years after enactment. To facilitate these changes, the Attorney General is directed to phase out existing contracts that will become prohibited under the new provisions. The legislation defines "core correctional services" to include the housing, safeguarding, protecting, and disciplining of individuals. Beyond contracting restrictions, the bill introduces several measures to improve oversight and prisoner reintegration. It requires the Attorney General to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing the demographics and location of the Bureau of Prisons' population. The Attorney General must also conduct research on programs and policies in community confinement facilities that reduce recidivism, developing guidelines based on these findings and reporting to Congress every four years. The United States Marshals Service is mandated to conduct annual inspections of all correctional facilities housing its detainees to ensure compliance with constitutional, federal, and local standards. Finally, the bill enhances pre-release support for federal prisoners by requiring the Attorney General and the Bureau of Prisons to provide comprehensive information and counseling. This includes guidance on: Expungement rights Programs to remove employment barriers Vocational and educational rehabilitation A detailed record of program participation while incarcerated Assistance with applications for nutritional aid, Medicaid, Social Security, driver's licenses, and voter registration, along with information on financial obligations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1206
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-444
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4970
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2019
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1206
    End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-444
    End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4970
    End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2019


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3612| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
The "End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2025" aims to significantly restrict the use of private contractors for federal correctional services. It mandates that, within six years of enactment, all core correctional services at federal prisons used by the Bureau of Prisons and the United States Marshals Service must be performed by federal government employees. A narrow exception allows the Marshals Service to contract with state or local government-operated facilities, provided their employees perform the services and the facilities meet all applicable standards. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the Director of the Bureau of Prisons from entering into or maintaining contracts with for-profit entities for community confinement facilities eight years after enactment. To facilitate these changes, the Attorney General is directed to phase out existing contracts that will become prohibited under the new provisions. The legislation defines "core correctional services" to include the housing, safeguarding, protecting, and disciplining of individuals. Beyond contracting restrictions, the bill introduces several measures to improve oversight and prisoner reintegration. It requires the Attorney General to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing the demographics and location of the Bureau of Prisons' population. The Attorney General must also conduct research on programs and policies in community confinement facilities that reduce recidivism, developing guidelines based on these findings and reporting to Congress every four years. The United States Marshals Service is mandated to conduct annual inspections of all correctional facilities housing its detainees to ensure compliance with constitutional, federal, and local standards. Finally, the bill enhances pre-release support for federal prisoners by requiring the Attorney General and the Bureau of Prisons to provide comprehensive information and counseling. This includes guidance on: Expungement rights Programs to remove employment barriers Vocational and educational rehabilitation A detailed record of program participation while incarcerated Assistance with applications for nutritional aid, Medicaid, Social Security, driver's licenses, and voter registration, along with information on financial obligations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1206
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-444
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4970
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2019
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1206
    End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-444
    End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4970
    End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2019


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

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