HR444-118

Introduced

To restrict the authority of the Attorney General to enter into contracts for Federal correctional facilities and community confinement facilities, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 20, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires elimination of contracting for Federal correctional facilities and community confinement facilities Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4015.No, requires no contracting out of Federal prison facilities or community confinement facilities Beginning on the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of the End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023— all core, and provides transitional provisions The Attorney General shall take appropriate action to phase out existing Bureau of Prisons and United States Marshals Service contracts for core correctional services which, at. It relies on compliance mandates, procurement rules, product standards, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Homeowners, Housing, Education, and Criminal Justice.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires elimination of contracting for Federal correctional facilities and community confinement facilities Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4015.No...
  • Requires no contracting out of Federal prison facilities or community confinement facilities Beginning on the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of the End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023— all core...
  • Provides transitional provisions The Attorney General shall take appropriate action to phase out existing Bureau of Prisons and United States Marshals Service contracts for core correctional services which, at...
  • Requires report Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 2 years thereafter, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report which describes and evaluates the prison...
  • Requires research on programs and policies that reduce recidivism The Attorney General shall conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness at improving community reintegration of programs operated by, and policies...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires elimination of contracting for Federal correctional facilities and community confinement facilities Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4015.No, requires no contracting out of Federal prison facilities or community confinement facilities Beginning on the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of the End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023— all core, and provides transitional provisions The Attorney General shall take appropriate action to phase out existing Bureau of Prisons and United States Marshals Service contracts for core correctional services which, at.

Key Policy Areas

Homeowners, Housing, Education, Criminal Justice

Primary Purpose

The bill requires elimination of contracting for Federal correctional facilities and community confinement facilities Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 4015.No, requires no contracting out of Federal prison facilities or community confinement facilities Beginning on the date that is 6 years after the date of the enactment of the End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023— all core, and provides transitional provisions The Attorney General shall take appropriate action to phase out existing Bureau of Prisons and United States Marshals Service contracts for core correctional services which, at.

Policy Domains

Homeowners Housing Education Criminal Justice

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 20, 2023

Mrs. Watson Coleman introduced the following bill; which was referred …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

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Law Enforcement
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities

8/9
sections analyzed
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Homeowners Housing Education Criminal Justice

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