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More COVID-19 Data in Prisons: Transparency and Safety

This act aims to increase transparency of COVID-19 data in federal, state, and local correctional facilities. It will provide citizens with access to information on tests, infections, hospitalizations, and deaths among inmates and staff, allowing for a better assessment of the health situation in these facilities. The act is intended to help monitor the spread of the virus and the effectiveness of preventive measures in confined communities.
Key points
Federal, state, and local correctional facilities will be required to report COVID-19 data daily or weekly, including the number of tests, positive and negative results, hospitalizations, recoveries, and deaths, for both incarcerated persons and staff.
Data will be publicly available on the websites of the Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The act also requires the collection of vaccination data, including the number of vaccinated individuals, vaccination policies, and reasons for vaccine refusal.
States that fail to comply with the requirements may face a 10% reduction in certain federal crime control grants.
All collected data will be anonymized to protect individual privacy and will be used solely for public health purposes.
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Print number: 117_HR_1072
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2021-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 in Corrections Data Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1072.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal, state, and local correctional facilities will be required to report COVID-19 data daily or weekly, including the number of tests, positive and negative results, hospitalizations, recoveries, and deaths, for both incarcerated persons and staff.
  • Data will be publicly available on the websites of the Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • The act also requires the collection of vaccination data, including the number of vaccinated individuals, vaccination policies, and reasons for vaccine refusal.
  • States that fail to comply with the requirements may face a 10% reduction in certain federal crime control grants.
  • All collected data will be anonymized to protect individual privacy and will be used solely for public health purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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