Improving Federal Prison Preparedness for Disasters and Health Crises.
This law requires the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the damage and effects of major disasters on correctional facilities. The goal is to enhance safety and ensure inmates maintain access to medical care, water, and civil rights during emergencies. It also mandates the development of corrective action plans to modernize emergency procedures.
Key points
Mandates annual reporting by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) on the impact of disasters on inmates and staff, including access to food, water, medical care, and consideration of early release options.
Requires BOP to develop corrective action plans to modernize emergency procedures in federal prisons, aiming to improve safety and living conditions during crises.
Expands the National Institute of Corrections board to include formerly incarcerated individuals, public health experts, and union representatives to better inform crisis response planning.
Status:
Introduced
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