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Improving Prison Disaster Preparedness and Inmate Rights Protection

This act requires the Bureau of Prisons to annually report on disaster damage, including the impact on inmates and staff. The goal is to improve emergency plans and ensure better care during difficult situations, enhancing the safety and rights of individuals in correctional facilities.
Key points
Prisons will be required to report on the impact of disasters on inmate health, safety, and rights, including access to medical care and water.
Reports will include corrective action plans and recommendations to Congress to improve prison preparedness for future disasters.
The National Institute of Corrections will include members with backgrounds in correctional facilities, emergency response, and public health to strengthen oversight and expertise.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2592
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-08-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2592.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prisons will be required to report on the impact of disasters on inmate health, safety, and rights, including access to medical care and water.
  • Reports will include corrective action plans and recommendations to Congress to improve prison preparedness for future disasters.
  • The National Institute of Corrections will include members with backgrounds in correctional facilities, emergency response, and public health to strengthen oversight and expertise.
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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Security Courts and Law Health