House Bill 2293
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Federal Correctional Facilities COVID–19 Response Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 1, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2293
Congress
117
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Federal Correctional Facilities COVID-19 Response Act
This bill establishes requirements to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 in federal correctional facilities (e.g., prisons).
Among the requirements, correctional facilities must do the following:
- conduct weekly COVID-19 tests and offer vaccinations for incarcerated individuals and employees;
- submit weekly reports to the Department of Justice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state public health authorities on COVID-19 cases, vaccinations, and outcomes; and
- report outbreaks to the CDC, which must deploy staff to prevent and mitigate the spread.
Finally, the bill requires the Bureau of Prisons, in consultation with the CDC, to update its guidelines on managing COVID-19 in correctional facilities.
April 1, 2021
10/19/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
04/01/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/01/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:56 PM