HR2879Referred to Committee

Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-10
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Jay Obernolte
Jay Obernolte
Republican · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.2% (550 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (7)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-04-10

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish new staffing requirements and standards for federal prisons to ensure adequate numbers of guards, medical personnel, and other staff members. The changes would aim to improve safety and conditions for both incarcerated people and prison workers by addressing chronic understaffing issues that have contributed to violence and security problems in federal facilities.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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