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- H.R.1926
H.R.1926: Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 5, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 26, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 5, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit solitary confinement for juveniles in federal custody at juvenile facilities. The Bureau of Prisons must report on the rate of juvenile solitary confinement and the trends demonstrated by analyzing data for each juvenile who was subject to solitary confinement.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 26, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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April 5, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 5, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) |