What does Preamble of Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act do?

This bill addresses sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act do?

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

What does FINDINGS. of Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act do?

This section outlines findings related to sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) staff by inmates. An Inspector General report released in 2023 examined inmate-on-staff sexual incidents between fiscal years 2015 and 2021, finding the issue to be widespread. The Bureau's data collection on these incidents is inadequate, preventing a full understanding of the problem's scope. The Bureau lacks systems to evaluate the effectiveness of its strategies to mitigate inmate-on-staff sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Inspector General report provided recommendations to the Bureau, but these have not been implemented.

What does ADDRESSING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF BUREAU OF of Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act do?

This section defines key terms related to sexual harassment and sexual assault within the Bureau of Prisons, including 'Bureau,' 'correctional officer,' 'incarcerated individual,' 'sexual assault,' and 'sexual harassment'. The Bureau of Prisons is required to implement recommendations from a 2023 Inspector General report on addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault within 90 days of the Act's enactment. If the Bureau fails to implement the Inspector General's recommendations by the deadline, it must report to Congress explaining the failure and providing a timeline for full implementation. The Inspector General must analyze data on sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents from fiscal years 2022 through 2025 and provide this analysis to Congress and the Attorney General, along with recommendations. The analysis required by the Inspector General must include an examination of punishments for sexual harassment and sexual assault in Bureau of Prisons facilities. The Attorney General is required to promulgate national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff within one year of receiving the Inspector General's analysis.

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Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Last updated: 5/5/2025 · Introduced: 1/29/2025

Author: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the Bureau of Prisons to implement recommendations from a 2023 Inspector General report concerning sexual harassment and sexual assault within 90 days of enactment.
The Inspector General must analyze data on sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents from 2022-2025 and provide recommendations to Congress and the Attorney General.
The Attorney General must establish national standards for preventing, reducing, and punishing sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff within one year of receiving the Inspector General’s analysis.

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