HR 5975
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime prevention
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement officers
Photography and imaging
Sound recording
Worker safety and health
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
Introduced: November 15, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
This bill establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities.
Among the requirements, the BOP must evaluate the systems currently in use at its facilities and implement a plan that addresses deficiencies in and makes upgrades to the systems.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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