Senate Bill 4034
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COVID–19 Safer Detention Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4034
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2020
This bill modifies programs that allow for early release of certain federal inmates, including by expanding eligibility for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program and making vulnerability to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) a basis for compassionate release during the public health emergency.
June 22, 2020
06/22/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3127-3128)
06/22/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:10 PM