S. 2899 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
S. 2899 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Sep 29, 2021, sponsored by Jon Ossoff with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-321
What it does
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This act establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilitie…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2021
- Passed the SenateOct 20, 2021
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-321. (Dec 27, 2022)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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