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Prison Work Safety: New Standards and Oversight

This act aims to improve safety and working conditions for incarcerated individuals in both federal and state correctional facilities. It introduces new reporting requirements for workplace conditions and provides funding for states to implement appropriate standards. As a result, individuals working in prisons will have similar rights to safe working conditions as other employees.
Key points
Extending occupational safety and health regulations to incarcerated workers in correctional facilities.
Mandatory annual reporting of workplace safety conditions in correctional facilities to the Attorney General and Congress.
Establishing funds for states to implement and enforce occupational safety standards for incarcerated workers.
Federal prisons must apply the same safety standards to incarcerated workers as to their own employees.
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Print number: 118_HR_3220
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3220.

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 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extending occupational safety and health regulations to incarcerated workers in correctional facilities.
  • Mandatory annual reporting of workplace safety conditions in correctional facilities to the Attorney General and Congress.
  • Establishing funds for states to implement and enforce occupational safety standards for incarcerated workers.
  • Federal prisons must apply the same safety standards to incarcerated workers as to their own employees.
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. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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