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Mandatory Environmental Health Monitoring and Safety Improvements in US Prisons

This Act mandates public monitoring and reporting of environmental hazards like air and water quality, temperature, and pests in federal correctional facilities. It grants incarcerated individuals and staff the right to comprehensible health risk information and protection against retaliation for reporting issues. The law also establishes grant programs and model projects to fund infrastructure upgrades and programs aimed at reducing the incarcerated population.
Key points
Mandatory public reporting of data on air quality, water quality, noise levels, and other environmental stressors in all federal correctional facilities.
Incarcerated people and staff gain the right to understandable information about environmental health risks and protection from retaliation for reporting concerns.
A new $50 million annual grant program (fiscal years 2025-2029) is created to fund infrastructure improvements and health programs in state, local, and tribal facilities.
Federal construction projects involving carceral facilities must now analyze environmental justice impacts and consider alternatives to incarceration.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9073
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2024-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Environmental Health in Prisons Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9073.

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 2024-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory public reporting of data on air quality, water quality, noise levels, and other environmental stressors in all federal correctional facilities.
  • Incarcerated people and staff gain the right to understandable information about environmental health risks and protection from retaliation for reporting concerns.
  • A new $50 million annual grant program (fiscal years 2025-2029) is created to fund infrastructure improvements and health programs in state, local, and tribal facilities.
  • Federal construction projects involving carceral facilities must now analyze environmental justice impacts and consider alternatives to incarceration.
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. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

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 2025-12-30.

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