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S 2899 - 117

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-321.

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Detected dollar total
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Tax signals
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Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 20.0%
Deadline 4
Statutory Reference 2
Spending 1

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Statutory references

18 USC 4042 1
Public Law 117-321 1

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Timeline

Dec 27, 2022

Signed by President.

Dec 27, 2022

Signed by President.

Dec 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-321.

Dec 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-321.

Dec 23, 2022

Presented to President.

Dec 23, 2022

Presented to President.

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Dec 14, 2022

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9826-9828)

Dec 14, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2899.

Dec 14, 2022

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

Dec 14, 2022

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9826-9827)

Dec 14, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 21, 2021

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 21, 2021

Received in the House.

Oct 21, 2021

Held at the desk.

Oct 20, 2021

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7132)

Oct 20, 2021

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7132)

Oct 20, 2021

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7132)

Oct 20, 2021

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7132)

Sep 29, 2021

Introduced in Senate

Sep 29, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jan 4, 2023

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This act 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.

53 Passed House Dec 23, 2022

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.

55 Passed Senate Jan 25, 2022

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.

00 Introduced in Senate Jan 25, 2022

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.

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