Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019
Latest action · Oct 28, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 25, 2019
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2019
This bill establishes the National Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Commission. The commission must study the impact of solitary confinement on governments, communities, and social institutions. It must also report findings and recommend national standards to reduce the use of solitary confinement.
The bill directs the Department of Justice to publish national standards to reduce solitary confinement in correctional facilities.
The Bureau of Prisons must comply with the national standards immediately.
A state or local government must comply with the national standards to receive a full allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 25, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NC | Mark Walker | Original | Sep 25, 2019 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 28, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Sep 25, 2019Introduced in House
- Sep 25, 2019Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Administrative remedies
- Advisory bodies
- Child safety and welfare
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Department of Justice
- Detention of persons
- Disability and paralysis
- Government studies and investigations
- Intergovernmental relations
- Juvenile crime and gang violence
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Mental health
- State and local government operations
- Women's health
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 25, 2019Introduced in House
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