Federal Prison Disaster Reporting and Emergency Preparedness Improvement Act.
This law mandates the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the damage and impact of major disasters (including natural disasters and public health crises) on inmates and staff. The goal is to ensure accountability, maintain access to essential services like healthcare and water, and improve emergency planning in federal facilities. It also expands the board of the National Institute of Corrections to include experts in public health and emergency management.
Key points
Mandates annual reporting by the Bureau of Prisons on the impact of disasters on inmates and staff, covering access to medical care, water, and consideration of early release options.
Requires the BOP to develop and implement corrective action plans to modernize emergency preparedness for natural disasters and public health emergencies.
Expands the National Institute of Corrections board to include experts in emergency response, public health, and representatives of incarcerated individuals and BOP labor unions.
Status:
Introduced
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