What does Preamble of HR 868 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 868 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act'.

What does ADDRESSING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF BUREAU OF of HR 868 do?

This section defines terms related to sexual harassment and sexual assault within the Bureau of Prisons. The Inspector General of the Department of Justice is required to conduct a statistical review and analysis of sexual harassment and sexual assault perpetrated by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons staff within one year of the Act's enactment. This review must include an analysis of punishments for these offenses and data on their use over the preceding five years. The Inspector General must submit a report summarizing the findings to the Attorney General and relevant Judiciary Committees within 180 days of completing the review. Within one year of receiving the report, the Attorney General must promulgate national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff.

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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act — HR. 868

Last updated: 1/31/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Laurel Lee (R-FL)

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This bill requires the Department of Justice Inspector General to analyze data on sexual harassment and assault of Bureau of Prisons staff, including punishments applied.
The Attorney General must create national standards to prevent, reduce, and punish sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff based on the Inspector General's findings.

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