S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn [R-TN]
Cosponsors: 3 · 2 Democrats · 1 Republican
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Sep 16, 2026 · Became Public Law No: 119-110.

IntroducedJan 29, 2025
Passed the SenateApr 29, 2025
Passed the HouseAug 31, 2026
Sent to the PresidentSep 14, 2026
Became lawSep 16, 2026

What the measure doesCRS summary

This act establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and component agencies to assess and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff.

Specifically, the act requires DOJ to adopt national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers or other employees of the BOP.

Additionally, the act requires the BOP to fully implement the recommendations of the DOJ Inspector General contained in the report titled Evaluation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Efforts to Address Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Committed by Inmates Toward Staff.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 307 as public Law on Sep 16, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 284

House Aug 31, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

376 Yea 8 Nay 46 not voting

Crossed both parties 8 of 384 voting members broke with their own party: 8 Republicans.

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All members430 members

Democratic212 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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Cosponsors3 · 2 Democrats · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 307 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DJon Ossoff [D-GA]Original2026 profile

RJames C. Justice [R-WV]Joined Feb 19, 2025

DMark Kelly [D-AZ]Joined Feb 19, 2025

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S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 284

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors3 · 2 Democrats · 1 Republican

S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 284

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors3 · 2 Democrats · 1 Republican

Who lobbied on S. 3075 organizations

Who lobbied on S. 3075 organizations