H.R. 3019Federal Prison Oversight Act

1 recorded action299 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Lucy McBath [D-GA-07]
Cosponsors: 39 · 24 Democrats · 15 Republicans
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Committees: Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Jul 25, 2024 · Became Public Law No: 118-71.

IntroducedApr 28, 2023
Passed the HouseMay 21, 2024
Passed the SenateJul 10, 2024
Sent to the PresidentJul 23, 2024
Became lawJul 25, 2024

What the measure doesCRS summary

This act establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities.

An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections.

The bill (1) provides for the establishment in DOJ of an ombudsman who may receive complaints, make inquiries and recommend actions, and decline to investigate or take action, as specified; and (2) prohibits BOP retaliation against any person or entity that has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, investigation, or inspection under this act.

The ombudsman shall coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman.

This act becomes effective 90 days after appropriations are made available to DOJ and the DOJ Office of Inspector General for the specific purpose of carrying out this act. On and after such effective date, BOP must ensure that non-custody correctional employees spend 90% of their work week in their primary positions.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 3019 as public Law on Jul 25, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 220

House May 21, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Federal Prison Oversight Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

392 Yea 2 Nay 35 not voting

Crossed both parties 2 of 394 voting members broke with their own party: 2 Republicans.

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All members429 members

Democratic213 members

Republican216 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors39 · 24 Democrats · 15 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 3019 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 3019Federal Prison Oversight Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 220

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors39 · 24 Democrats · 15 Republicans

H.R. 3019Federal Prison Oversight Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 220

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors39 · 24 Democrats · 15 Republicans

Who lobbied on H.R. 30196 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 30196 organizations