Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 806: District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act

HR 806 requires the Bureau of Prisons to share specific information about inmates under federal jurisdiction with the DC Mayor every 90 days, including name, age, facility, and release date. The bill mandates that the Mayor provide this data to legal aid organizations and reentry programs helping formerly incarcerated people, but prohibits sharing it with DC law enforcement. Key provisions include regular data updates and strict limits on disclosure to ensure the information supports reentry services rather than enforcement. This directly affects DC's reentry coordination efforts and legal advocates working with people returning from federal incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFacilitates data sharing for reentry programs to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation - core criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts inmate data disclosure to law enforcement, aligning with data privacy protections under Technology policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Probation & Parole

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 2238: PART Act

The PART Act requires catalytic converters to be marked with unique identification numbers that link to the vehicle they were installed on, making them traceable. It creates a grant program to help repair shops, dealers, and law enforcement apply visible, theft-resistant markings to catalytic converters. The bill also mandates that sellers keep detailed records of transactions and prohibits cash or digital asset payments for catalytic converters. New criminal penalties include up to 5 years in prison for stealing or knowingly purchasing stolen catalytic converters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates traceability, transaction records, and criminal penalties for catalytic converter theft, strengthening law enforcement's ability to combat property crime.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HRES 635: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon, commutation, or other form of clemency from the President of the United States.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opposition to any presidential pardon, commutation, or other clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for conspiring to traffic minors for sexual abuse alongside Jeffrey Epstein. It highlights her 20-year prison sentence for facilitating the grooming and abuse of children, emphasizing that clemency would deny justice to victims. The resolution is non-binding but formally states that her conviction and sentence were warranted, and that her ongoing imprisonment is the only available measure of justice for survivors.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill opposes clemency for Epstein associate convicted of sex trafficking, upholding 20-year sentence to ensure victims' justice and maintain sentencing integrity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Human Trafficking

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2718: Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act of 2025

This bill requires all detention agencies (jails, prisons, police custody) to establish mandatory policies for notifying families when an individual dies, is seriously injured, or becomes seriously ill while in custody. It mandates that agencies collect emergency contact information at the time of intake, notify families within 12 hours of death or 48 hours of serious illness/injury (between 6 a.m. and midnight), and provide specific details about the incident. Families must receive information on cause of death, medical treatment, and autopsy results, with options for compassionate in-person communication. The bill ensures contact information collection is voluntary, prohibits coercion, and requires agencies to document all notification attempts in the individual’s official file.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates transparency in custody incidents, enhancing accountability for detention agencies and aligning with criminal justice reform principles of oversight and family rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Victims' Rights

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in committee · United States · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6789: Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act of 2025

HR 6789, the Federal Prisons Naloxone Access Act of 2025, requires federal prisons to maintain naloxone kits in all correctional facilities, including medical units, staff areas, and common spaces where incarcerated people gather. The bill mandates annual training for staff and incarcerated individuals on opioid overdose recognition and kit use, ensures proper storage and expiration checks, and requires detailed documentation of each kit administration. It also prohibits holding incarcerated people liable for good-faith naloxone use during an overdose and requires annual reports to Congress on kit availability, overdose incidents, training, and expired kits. The law authorizes $6 million for 2026 and $2 million annually through 2028 for implementation, including kit purchases and training.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires naloxone access and training in federal prisons to prevent opioid overdoses, improving health outcomes and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates naloxone access and training in federal prisons to prevent opioid overdose deaths, directly advancing public health services and improving patient access to life-saving care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 5540: Justice for Exonerees Act

This bill increases federal compensation for individuals wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. It raises the maximum damages award from $50,000 to $70,000 under 28 U.S.C. § 2513. The bill also requires annual inflation adjustments to this amount using the Consumer Price Index. These changes directly affect people exonerated after serving prison time for crimes they did not commit. The key mechanism is updating the compensation amount and linking it to inflation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases compensation for wrongfully convicted individuals, advancing criminal justice reform by addressing systemic errors in convictions and providing redress.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Victims' Rights

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 5109: To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes.

HR 5109 requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create guidelines helping individuals in federal, state, and local prisons prepare for and apply for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cards *before* their release. The bill directs TSA to develop specific procedures for prison staff to assist inmates in pre-applying for TWIC cards and navigating appeals or waivers if initially denied. This aims to streamline access to TWIC cards - required for many port and maritime jobs - allowing returning citizens to secure employment faster after release. The bill cites that 525,000 jobs in Louisiana alone depend on TWIC access, and faster credential acquisition supports reintegration efforts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill aids reentry by helping incarcerated individuals pre-apply for TWIC cards, reducing employment barriers and supporting criminal justice reform to lower recidivism.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFacilitates employment access for returning citizens by streamlining TWIC credential process for transportation jobs, reducing employment barriers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1914: Andrew Kearse Accountability for Denial of Medical Care Act of 2025

This bill requires federal law enforcement officers, Bureau of Prisons staff, and U.S. Marshals to immediately obtain or provide medical care when someone in federal custody shows medical distress (like breathing difficulties). It makes it a federal offense for covered officials to negligently fail to act, punishable by fines, up to one year in prison, or both. The bill mandates Inspector General investigations into such failures that cause harm and establishes confidential complaint processes. It also requires agencies to train covered officials on responding to medical distress in custody. The law directly affects individuals in federal custody and the specific federal officials responsible for their care.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires accountability for medical care denial in federal custody, enhancing oversight and protecting civil rights in corrections.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires immediate medical care for federal custody patients, penalizes negligence, mandates investigations - protects patient rights in healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2025

HR 5118: Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act

HR 5118, the "Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act," makes it a federal crime to publicly release the name of a federal law enforcement officer with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or immigration enforcement operation. The bill directly affects federal officers, including those working on immigration enforcement, by adding new protections to Title 18 of the U.S. Code. Key provisions create a new offense under Section 1510(f), punishable by fines, up to five years in prison, or both. The law specifically targets doxxing intended to interfere with official operations, not general public disclosure of officer identities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects law enforcement officers from doxxing, strengthening operational security for federal investigations under criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill protects officers in immigration enforcement operations, strengthening enforcement efforts. This aligns with 'oppose' indicators (increases enforcement, restricts immigrant access).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House May 5, 2025

HR 3178: Save Healthcare Workers Act

HR 3178, the Save Healthcare Workers Act, creates a new federal crime for assaulting hospital staff while they are performing their duties, with penalties including fines and up to 10 years in prison (up to 20 years for aggravated cases involving weapons or injuries). The bill directly affects hospital employees - including nurses, doctors, and support staff - across all covered facilities (such as emergency rooms, long-term care centers, and children’s hospitals) by criminalizing violence that disrupts patient care. It also establishes a $25 million annual grant program (2025-2034) to help hospitals implement safety measures like staff de-escalation training, security technology, and coordination with local law enforcement. These provisions aim to address workplace violence in healthcare settings, which the bill cites as a growing problem affecting service delivery and staff retention.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates new federal crime with enhanced penalties (up to 10 years) for assaulting healthcare workers, directly strengthening criminal justice enforcement for this specific offense.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare workers from violence, ensuring safer environments for patient care delivery and strengthening healthcare system stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCriminalizes assault on healthcare workers, directly protecting workplace safety rights for nurses, doctors, and staff in covered facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Long-Term Care

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