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Increased Transparency for Private Prisons and Detention Facilities

This new law aims to increase public access to information about private prisons and detention facilities holding federal prisoners or detainees. Citizens will now have the same access to data on these facilities as they do for federal prisons, allowing for better oversight and understanding of their operations.
Key points
Private prisons and detention facilities must make the same information available to the public as federal facilities.
Citizens gain the right to request information about these facilities under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Government agencies cannot withhold information unless disclosure would harm security or is prohibited by law.
All new and renewed contracts with private facilities must include a clause requiring information disclosure.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5853
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Private Prison Information Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5853.

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 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Private prisons and detention facilities must make the same information available to the public as federal facilities.
  • Citizens gain the right to request information about these facilities under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
  • Government agencies cannot withhold information unless disclosure would harm security or is prohibited by law.
  • All new and renewed contracts with private facilities must include a clause requiring information disclosure.
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. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8].

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 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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