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Transfer of Half Federal Prison Funds to States as Block Grants.

This Act restructures the funding of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) by reverting its budget to the 2019 fiscal year level. The key change is converting 50% of these funds into block grants issued directly to the States. This shift means that the management and financing of a portion of the federal correctional system will be decentralized to the state level, potentially impacting local policies on security and rehabilitation.
Key points
The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) funding will be returned to the amount issued in fiscal year 2019.
Half (50%) of the BOP funds will be converted into block grants and issued directly to State governments.
10% of the funds will be allocated for administration and oversight of these grants by the Department of Justice and its Office of Inspector General.
This change shifts responsibility for a portion of federal prison funds to state authorities, potentially leading to variations in correctional system management across states.
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Print number: 119_HR_3344
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2025-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sovereign States Bureau of Prisons Restructuring Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3344.

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 2025-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) funding will be returned to the amount issued in fiscal year 2019.
  • Half (50%) of the BOP funds will be converted into block grants and issued directly to State governments.
  • 10% of the funds will be allocated for administration and oversight of these grants by the Department of Justice and its Office of Inspector General.
  • This change shifts responsibility for a portion of federal prison funds to state authorities, potentially leading to variations in correctional system management across states.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

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 2025-12-24.

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