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00 2023-05-02 Introduced in Senate 2023-12-15T22:00:19Z <p><strong>Federal Prison Oversight Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).</p> <p> The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities. </p> <p>An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections.</p> <p>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 bill.</p> <p>The ombudsman shall coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman.</p>

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