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Prison Staffing Reform: Enhancing Safety and Care

This act mandates a comprehensive review of understaffing in federal prisons to improve the safety of both staff and inmates. It aims to ensure better access to medical care, rehabilitation programs, and reduce employee overload, thereby impacting overall public safety.
Key points
Ensuring better medical care and programs for inmates, including substance abuse and mental health treatment.
Improving working conditions for prison staff, reducing overtime and stress, which enhances safety.
Strengthening prison security through better staffing and contraband detection, impacting public safety.
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Print number: 118_HR_6711
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
Process start date: 2023-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6711.

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 2023-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensuring better medical care and programs for inmates, including substance abuse and mental health treatment.
  • Improving working conditions for prison staff, reducing overtime and stress, which enhances safety.
  • Strengthening prison security through better staffing and contraband detection, impacting public safety.
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. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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