Senate Passes Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act to Protect Federal Prison Workers
The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act has passed the Senate and is currently waiting at the desk for further action. It is actively moving through the legislative process. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill passed the Senate with broad support and addresses clear safety failures identified by government investigators. It is likely to find similar support in the House.
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Incarcerated individuals in federal prisons could face new, standardized punishments for sexual harassment and assault against staff. While the bill primarily targets staff safety, it also calls for analysis of current punishment practices and the creation of national standards that include punishment guidelines. People who follow the rules would not be directly affected, but the new framework could change how all inmates interact with staff and how disciplinary incidents are handled.
“The analysis required under paragraph (1)(C) shall include an analysis of punishments for sexual harassment and sexual assault as of the date of enactment of this Act in facilities controlled by the Bureau of Prisons, including data on the use of such punishments during the 5-year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act.”
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
No related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
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