I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2009 Mr. Cardoza introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program in the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2009.

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Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program

(a)

Pilot program authorized

The Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons shall conduct a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of the routine issuance of Oleoresin Capsicum spray to staff. (b)

Scope of pilot program

The Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons shall have the discretion to— (1)select the specific Bureau of Prisons institution or institutions participating in the pilot program; (2)determine the length (but not to exceed 2 years) of the pilot program; (3)select the type of Oleoresin Capsicum spray device utilized in the pilot program; and (4)determine which Bureau of Prisons staff will be authorized to participate in the pilot program. (c)

Requirements subject to availability of appropriations

The requirements of this section are subject to the availability of appropriations. (d)

GAO report

The Government Accountability Office shall, not later than six months after the end of the pilot program, report to Congress an evaluation of the effects of the pilot program and provide any research and analysis that Office determines appropriate on tools to improve officer safety in Federal prisons.