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H.R. 868 — Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act — Project Euthyna

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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Department of Justice to adopt national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers or other employees of the Bureau of Prisons.

Other titles

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To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 868·House·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Rep. Laurel M. Lee(Republican-Florida-15)·

Jan 31, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jan 31, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Documents

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Bill text

Jan 31, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Jan 31, 2025Introduced in House

Where it stands

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

Resolving differences

With the President

Became law

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