HR9591Referred to Committee

To improve response to, and preparation for, extreme temperatures, in Federal correctional facilities.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-06
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
HR
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Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 99.2% (591 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (8)

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-06

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would require federal prisons to improve how they handle extreme heat and cold, including better cooling and heating systems, emergency protocols, and staff training to protect inmates and workers from dangerous temperatures. It aims to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths in federal correctional facilities by establishing standards for temperature control and emergency response procedures. The proposal affects incarcerated people, prison staff, and federal prison operations across the country.

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