[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H5472-H5473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            SUPPORT FOR THE BUREAU OF PRISONS REFORM CAUCUS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my 
support for the Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus and my thanks to 
Chairman Fred Keller.
  Earlier today, I participated in a meeting discussing the important 
issues and the goals of the caucus, which are aimed at improving and 
enhancing the existing relationship between Congress and the Federal 
Bureau of Prisons. This is done through increased communications, 
transparency, and efficiency.
  Mr. Speaker, I represent two Federal prisons: Federal Correctional 
Institution Loretto, located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, and Federal 
Correctional Institution McKean, located in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. It 
is critical Congress continues to support these hardworking men and 
women at these Federal institutions.
  As a member of the Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus, I will work to 
oversee the implementation of the programs laid out in our legislation.
  From improving staffing conditions to implementing the First Step Act 
to expanding current technical educational opportunities for inmates as 
they look to find a better place in society, it is important we 
understand the actions taking place in our Federal prison system.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my hope that this caucus continues to meet and 
improve the relationship between Congress and the Federal Bureau of 
Prisons.

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