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Prisoner Safety: Housing Inmates by Biological Sex.

This act aims to ensure the safety and dignity of women in federal and state prisons. It mandates the separation of inmates based on biological sex, meaning individuals of different biological sexes will not be housed together. State prisons failing to comply may lose federal funding.
Key points
Federal and state prisons must house inmates based on biological sex, not gender identity.
Biological sex is defined by physical characteristics present at birth, such as chromosomes and genitalia.
States that do not implement these rules may lose access to federal crime-related funding.
The goal is to enhance the safety and dignity of incarcerated women.
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Print number: 117_HR_6764
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Process start date: 2022-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6764.

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 2022-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal and state prisons must house inmates based on biological sex, not gender identity.
  • Biological sex is defined by physical characteristics present at birth, such as chromosomes and genitalia.
  • States that do not implement these rules may lose access to federal crime-related funding.
  • The goal is to enhance the safety and dignity of incarcerated women.
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. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1].

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.

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