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- H.R.120
H.R.120: SIMARRA Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Stop Infant Mortality And Recidivism Reduction Act of 2021 or the SIMARRA Act This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to establish a pilot program for incarcerated women and their children born during incarceration to reside together in a separate prison housing unit. It sets forth inmate eligibility criteria and program participation requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Jan. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |