Federal · 119th Congress
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Summary
This act establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and component agencies to assess and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff.
Specifically, the act requires DOJ 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 BOP.
Additionally, the act requires the BOP to fully implement the recommendations of the DOJ Inspector General contained in the report titled Evaluation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Efforts to Address Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Committed by Inmates Toward Staff .
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A bill 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 IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed SenateShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
Legislative history16
Sep 16, 2026
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-110.
Sep 16, 2026
PresidentSigned by President.
Sep 14, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H5268-5269)Roll Call 284376–8
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Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347)
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5268-5270)
Aug 31, 2026
House · FloorMs. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5, 2025
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
May 5, 2025
House · FloorReceived in the House.
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Public Law 119-110LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 16, 2026The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 2, 2026As passed by the SenateEngrossed in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 29, 2025As introduced in the SenateIntroduced in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 29, 2025