HR. 868In Committee
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Requires the Department of Justice to set national standards to prevent and punish sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated people against Bureau of Prisons staff
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Department of Justice to set national standards to prevent and punish sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated people against Bureau of Prisons staff
Key points
- Require national standards
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-31 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime and Law EnforcementDepartment of JusticeGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management