Safer Prisons Act of 2026
The Safer Prisons Act of 2026 increases the maximum prison sentence and fine for individuals convicted of assaulting correctional officers at the Bureau of Prisons. This change specifically targets attacks on federal prison staff by doubling the potential punishment compared to similar assaults on other law enforcement officers. The bill amends existing federal law to ensure that violence against these specific officers carries a heavier penalty.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Apr 15, 2026
Last action Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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