H.R. 3019 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Federal Prison Oversight Act
H.R. 3019 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2023, sponsored by Lucy McBath with 39 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 118-71
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lucy McBath (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2023
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2024
- Passed the SenateJul 10, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentJul 23, 2024
- Became lawJul 25, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-71. (Jul 25, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 21, 2024 · Passed392–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Prison Oversight ActHouse · May 21, 2024
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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