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Holding Federal Prisons Accountable (Senate)

This bill would improve oversight and accountability in federal prisons, requiring better reporting on conditions, safety incidents, and treatment of incarcerated people.

Call your repS 698Introduced 2/24/2025Source

How This Affects Your Life

Affects federal prisons in Texas, including facilities in the Houston area.

Timeline

Introduced

February 24, 2025

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

February 24, 2025

Topics

Criminal Justice Reform·Policing·Reentry Services·Legal Aid·Budget Advocacy

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