S.2899: Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

About This Bill

  • Introduced Sept. 29, 2021
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 27, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

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)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with S.2899.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Dec. 23, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec. 14, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 14, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 14, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (CR H9826-9828)
Dec. 14, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 14, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2899.
Dec. 14, 2022
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec. 14, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9826-9828)
Dec. 14, 2022

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9826-9827)

Oct. 21, 2021
Held at the desk.
Oct. 21, 2021
Received in the House.
Oct. 21, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct. 20, 2021

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Oct. 20, 2021

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct. 20, 2021

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7132)

Oct. 20, 2021

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7132)

Sept. 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 29, 2021

Introduced in the Senate by Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)

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