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S.1524: Dignity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 11, 2017
Bill Summary
Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act of 2017 or the Dignity Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish requirements for the treatment of prisoners. It directs the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to place prisoners as close to their children as possible, provide videoconferencing free of charge, provide trauma-informed care to prisoners diagnosed with trauma, and make specified health products (e.g., tampons) available free of charge. ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3922)
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| July 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |