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- H.R.5975
H.R.5975: Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced Nov. 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (12 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 15, 2021
Bill Summary
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This bill establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities. Among the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Nov. 15, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Fred Keller (R-Pa.) |