CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers (H.R. 3372), H8686 [1DE]

FCC: ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), S9724 [21DE]

Russia: call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (H. Res. 1132), adopt (H. Res. 1204), H5889 [24JN]

Women: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (H.R. 6878), H8693 [1DE]

Articles and editorials

Biden Set To Meet With Families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan at the White House, H8366 [30SE]

Brittney Griner’s Wife Has Troubling Update on How She’s Doing, H8366 [30SE]

In Dark Times, a Brave Man, S3763 [28JY]

To Keep People From Returning to Jail, Mesa County Follows Other Communities’ Reentry Roadmap, H8684 [1DE]

What We Know (and Don’t Know) About the Arrest of US Olympic Champion Brittney Griner in Russia, H8367 [30SE]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Prisons: establish joint task force to improve collection of restitution and improve oversight of Inmate Trust Fund Accounts to deter illicit financial activity and money laundering (see S. 4405), S2968 [15JN] (see H.R. 7680), H4721 [6MY]

——— improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see S. 5206), S7034 [7DE] (see H.R. 9494), H9688 [12DE]

——— limit ability to assess fee for health care services for prisoners (see H.R. 6815), H1140 [22FE]

——— place certain individuals in custody within certain distance of District of Columbia (see H.R. 9185), H8395 [14OC]

——— prohibit from housing prisoners with persons of opposite biological sex, regardless of gender identity (see S. 3481), S189 [12JA] (see H.R. 6764), H1129 [18FE]

——— provide information on certain persons under jurisdiction of Bureau of Prisons to District of Columbia Mayor (see H.R. 6962), H1329 [7MR] (see H.R. 7686), H4722 [6MY]

——— reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 5038), S5541 [29SE]

——— regulate monitoring of electronic communications between prisoners and attorneys or other legal representative (see S. 3524), S351 [19JA]

——— require Director be appointed by and with advice and consent of Senate (see S. 3545), S442 [1FE] (see H.R. 6403), H194 [13JA]

——— require Director conduct comprehensive review of understaffing (see H.R. 9296), H8494 [14NO]

——— submit annual summary report of disaster damage to Congress (see H.R. 7940), H5232 [3JN]

Census: require that individual incarcerated on date on which decennial census is taken shall be attributed to last place of residence prior to incarceration (see H.R. 6550), H330 [1FE]

Children and youth: eliminate use of valid court orders to secure lockup for status offenses which would not be judicial issues if offenders were not juveniles (see S. 4362), S2865 [8JN] (see H.R. 7976), H5408 [8JN]

Courts: enable incarcerated persons to petition Federal court for second look at certain longer sentences and establish factors for considering sentence reductions or release (see S. 5193), S6999 [6DE] (see H.R. 9431), H8800 [6DE]

——— waive sovereign immunity in certain circumstances where jurisdictions prohibit monetary bail (see H.R. 8647), H7544 [2AU]

Credit: restrict garnishment of wages by creditors and prohibit certain debt collection practices relative to imprisonment of debtors (see H.R. 9224), H8413 [25OC]

Crime: provide appropriate standards for inclusion of term of supervised release after imprisonment (see S. 5040), S5541 [29SE]

Cuba: call for immediate extradition and return to U.S. of convicted felon Joanne Chesimard, William ‘‘Guillermo’’ Morales and all fugitives receiving safe haven in Cuba (see S. 4715), S3861 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit use of business integrity and reputation factors in determining eligibility of retail food stores or wholesale food concerns to accept and redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 6432), H252 [19JA]

Dept. of Justice: authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers (H.R. 3372), consideration (see H. Res. 1499), H8673 [30NO]

——— create civil action to enforce standards promulgated under Prison Rape Elimination Act (see H.R. 8096), H5643 [16JN]

——— develop and implement national standards for use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 8048), H5486 [13JN]

——— establish certain conditions on receipt of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding related to minimum bail standards and public safety reporting (see H.R. 8930), H8064 [21SE]

——— require identification for offenders reentering community (see S. 5120), S6779 [17NO] (see H.R. 9348), H8587 [17NO]

——— require Inspector General to conduct inspections of Bureau of Prisons correctional facilities, provide recommendations to fix problems, and assign each facility risk score (see S. 4988), S5225 [28SE] (see H.R. 9009), H8220 [28SE]

Dept. of Labor: award grants for workforce grants to assist incarcerated or previously incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 6756), H1129 [18FE]

——— codify Reentry Employment Opportunities grants to assist justice-involved individuals with achieving academic success, employment, and avoid recidivism (see H.R. 7323), H4071 [31MR]

FCC: allow State or Federal correctional facilities to utilize jamming equipment to prevent contraband cell phone use in prisons (see S. 4699), S3860 [2AU] (see H.R. 8645), H7544 [2AU]

Federal agencies and departments: amend compliance procedures for prohibition on criminal history inquiries by Federal contractors prior to conditional offers (see H.R. 6419), H216 [18JA]

Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag: designate as official symbol to recognize U.S. citizens held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad (see S. 5243), S7134 [13DE] (see H.R. 9520), H9729 [13DE]

Immigration: extend detention of certain aliens ordered removed (see S. 4370), S2893 [9JN]

International Day of Political Prisoners: designate (see H. Res. 1450), H8418 [28OC]

Iran: end violations of human rights and facilitate unconditional, immediate release, of all arbitrarily detained individuals, including peaceful protesters, political prisoners, and prisoners of conscience (see H.R. 9075), H8316 [29SE]

Jails: reduce instances of placement of inmates in restrictive housing (see H.R. 7424), H4396 [6AP]

Literature: recognize sweeping attack on books in U.S., acknowledge role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and recognize tactics used to ban books in classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries (see H. Res. 1392), H8113 [22SE]

Medicaid: remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 6636), H1013 [7FE]

Mental health: address high prevalence of mental health conditions and substance use disorders by making historic financial investments and acknowledging mental health as priority equal to physical health (see S. Res. 518), S786 [17FE]

National Correctional Officers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1089), H4722 [6MY]

Russia: call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (see S. Res. 716), S3612 [21JY]

——— call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (H. Res. 1132), adopt (see H. Res. 1204), H5918 [24JN]

——— call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza (see S. Res. 632), S2519 [16MY] (see H. Res. 1121), H5009 [16MY]

Safety: establish policies and procedures to notify next-of-kin or other emergency contact upon death, or serious illness or injury, of individual in Federal custody (see S. 4284), S2620 [19MY]

SBA: provide re-entry entrepreneurship counseling and training services for formerly incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 7273), H3970 [29MR]

——— provide re-entry entrepreneurship counseling and training services for incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 7280), H3970 [29MR]

Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S2219 [28AP] (see H. Res. 1066), H4575 [27AP]

Sexual harassment: provide emotional support services to victims of sexual abuse who are incarcerated (see S. 4979), S5225 [28SE]

Taxation: extend exemption from early withdrawal penalty for public safety officers retirement plans to State and local government corrections employees (see S. 4024), S2091 [7AP] (see H.R. 8986), H8119 [26SE]

——— make incarcerated taxpayers ineligible for recovery rebates (see H.R. 8353), H6334 [13JY]

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day: designate (see S. 5243), S7134 [13DE] (see H.R. 9520), H9729 [13DE]

Women: improve treatment of women in criminal justice system (see H.R. 7394), H4190 [5AP]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see S. 5027), S5541 [29SE] (see H.R. 6878), H1206 [1MR]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy and childbirth, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs (H.R. 6878), consideration (see H. Res. 1499), H8673 [30NO]

Women’s Bill of Rights: clarify definition of certain terms relative to biological sex at birth to ensure safety of spaces and resources dedicated to women (see S. Res. 644), S2621 [19MY] (see H. Res. 1136), H5207 [19MY]

Court decisions

Tarahrick Terry v. U.S.: Supreme Court, H8627 [29NO]

Letters

Call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza by Russia: several Representatives and Senators, S2487 [12MY]

Terry Technical Correction Act: Jeri Williams, Major Cities Chiefs Association, H8627 [29NO]

——— several attorneys general, H8626 [29NO]

Lists

Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1204, adopt H. Res. 1132, call for immediate release of Brittney Griner by Russia, H5891 [24JN]

Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1499, consideration of H.R. 3372, One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act, H8660 [30NO]

Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1499, consideration of H.R. 6878, Pregnant Women in Custody Act, H8660 [30NO]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 3372, One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act, H8694 [1DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5455, Terry Technical Correction Act, H8644 [29NO]

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6878, Pregnant Women in Custody Act, H8695 [1DE]

Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1204, adopt H. Res. 1132, call for immediate release of Brittney Griner by Russia, H5890 [24JN]

Press releases

Attorney General Frosh Calls on Congress To Clarify First Step Act and Apply Fair Sentencing Reforms to Low Level Drug Offenses: Brian E. Frosh, Maryland Attorney General, H8629 [29NO]

Call for Immediate Release of Brittney Griner From Russia: Representative Jackson Lee, H8367 [30SE]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Prisons: address deficiencies and make necessary upgrades to security camera and radio systems to ensure health and safety of employees and inmates (S. 2899), H9825, H9826–H9828 [14DE]

——— limit ability to assess fee for health care services for prisoners (H.R. 6815), E169 [22FE]

——— place certain individuals in custody within certain distance of District of Columbia (H.R. 9185), E1048 [14OC]

——— provide information on certain persons under jurisdiction of Bureau of Prisons to District of Columbia Mayor (H.R. 6962), E222 [7MR]

——— provide information on certain persons under jurisdiction of Bureau of Prisons to District of Columbia Mayor (H.R. 7686), E457 [6MY]

Capital punishment: prohibit imposition for any violation of Federal law, H8679 [1DE]

China: call for release of Joseph Zen, H5092 [17MY]

Crime: reform criminal legal system to ensure justice for all by reducing incarceration, decriminalizing certain offenses, and providing fair treatment under law, H5473 [13JN]

Dept. of Defense: clarify authority of military commission judges to order Internet broadcast of court proceedings of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H6228, H6229 [13JY]

Dept. of Education: reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions, E786 [27JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers (H.R. 3372), H8679–H8686 [1DE]

——— authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers (H.R. 3372), consideration (H. Res. 1499), H8652–H8660 [30NO]

——— ensure community-based nonprofit one-stop reentry centers implementation grants are evaluated for effectiveness, H8686 [1DE]

——— establish certain conditions on receipt of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funding related to minimum bail standards and public safety reporting (H.R. 8930), H8089 [22SE]

——— establish pilot program to make grants to historically Black colleges and universities to provide educational programs to offenders who have recently been, or will soon be, released from incarceration (H.R. 5016), H1325 [7MR]

——— permit defendants convicted of certain drug offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences (H.R. 5455), H8625–H8629 [29NO]

Families and domestic relations: improve effectiveness of Federal prison system for incarcerated pregnant women and mothers by establishing program of critical-stage, developmental nurseries for children born to inmates, H8690 [1DE]

FCC: ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), H10026–H10028 [22DE]

Foreign countries: call for immediate release of all detained U.S. citizens, H7177 [27JY]

Griner, Brittney: tribute to release from Russia, H8829, H8848, H8851, H8856 [8DE]

Joliet, IL: Joliet Area Historical Museum funding for rehabilitation of Old Joliet Prison Historic Site, H3715 [15MR]

Kolfage, Brian: conviction in We Build the Wall (organization) fraud case, E462 [6MY]

Law enforcement: provide alternatives to incarceration for youth (H.R. 128), H7088 [26JY]

Reed, Trevor: tribute to release from Russia, H4519 [27AP], H4598 [28AP]

Russia: call for immediate release of all detained U.S. citizens, H4598 [28AP], H5720 [21JN], H7238 [27JY], H8783 [6DE], H8812 [7DE], H8851 [8DE]

——— call for immediate release of Brittney Griner, H5832, H5836 [23JN], H8358 [30SE] (see H. Res. 1132), H5174 [18MY]

——— call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (H. Res. 1132), H5892 [24JN], H8365–H8368 [30SE]

——— call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (H. Res. 1132), adopt (H. Res. 1204), H5883–H5891 [24JN]

——— release of detained U.S. citizens, E976 [22SE]

Women: improve safety for incarcerated women, H3774 [16MR]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (H.R. 6878), H8686–H8693 [1DE]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy and childbirth, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs (H.R. 6878), consideration (H. Res. 1499), H8652–H8660 [30NO]

——— require access for inmates to counseling services relative to postpartum health conditions, H8693 [1DE]

Remarks in Senate

Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to crime, S767 [17FE]

Bureau of Prisons: reform and address issues of safety and abuse of inmates, misconduct of staff, and mismanagement by leadership, S2879 [9JN]

——— reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (S. 5038), S5548 [29SE]

Crime: eliminate disparity in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine offenses (H.R. 1693), S9727–S9729 [21DE]

——— eliminate disparity in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine offenses (H.R. 1693), unanimous-consent request, S9728 [21DE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize residential substance use disorder treatment program (S. 1046), S658 [14FE], S2480 [12MY], S4632 [15SE], S5122 [28SE], S6952 [5DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S745 [16FE]

Egypt: call for immediate release of Alaa Abdel Fattah, S2615 [19MY]

FCC: ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), S9724 [21DE]

Russia: call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza, S2116 [25AP], S2487 [12MY]

——— call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza (S. Res. 632), S2737 [26MY], S2922 [14JN], S3763–S3765 [28JY]

Second Chance Month: designate (S. Res. 605), S2535 [17MY]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration, S41 [5JA]

Reports

Unsupportive Environments and Limited Policies—Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Birth During Incarceration: Leah Wang, Prison Policy Initiative (organization), H8691 [1DE]

Reports filed

Adopt H. Res. 1132, Call for Immediate Release of Brittney Griner From Russia: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1204) (H. Rept. 117–385), H5918 [24JN]

Call for Immediate Release of Vladimir Kara-Murza by Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 632), S2663 [24MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3372, One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1499) (H. Rept. 117–587), H8673 [30NO]

Consideration of H.R. 6878, Pregnant Women in Custody Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1499) (H. Rept. 117–587), H8673 [30NO]

Just and Reasonable Communications Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1541), S7251 [15DE]

One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3372) (H. Rept. 117–584), H8598 [25NO]

Pregnant Women in Custody Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6878) (H. Rept. 117–465), H7783 [13SE]

Terry Technical Correction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5455) (H. Rept. 117–586), H8647 [29NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 1132, call for immediate release of Brittney Griner in Russia, H5892 [24JN]

H. Res. 1204, adopt H. Res. 1132, call for immediate release of Brittney Griner by Russia, H5883 [24JN]

H. Res. 1499, consideration of H.R. 3372, One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act, H8653 [30NO]

H. Res. 1499, consideration of H.R. 6878, Pregnant Women in Custody Act, H8653 [30NO]

H.R. 3372, One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act, H8679–H8681 [1DE]

H.R. 5455, Terry Technical Correction Act, H8625 [29NO]

H.R. 6878, Pregnant Women in Custody Act, H8687–H8689 [1DE]

S. 1541, Just and Reasonable Communications Act, S9724 [21DE], H10026 [22DE]

S. 2899, Prison Camera Reform Act, H9826 [14DE]

S. 3545, Federal Prison Accountability Act, S445 [1FE]

S. 5038, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, S5549–S5553 [29SE]

S. Res. 518, address high prevalence of mental health conditions and substance use disorders by making historic financial investments and acknowledging mental health as priority equal to physical health, S789–S791 [17FE]

S. Res. 605, Second Chance Month, S2224 [28AP]

S. Res. 632, call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza by Russia, S2520 [16MY]

S. Res. 644, clarify definition of certain terms relative to biological sex at birth to ensure safety of spaces and resources dedicated to women, S2624 [19MY]

S. Res. 716, call for immediate release of Brittney Griner by Russia, S3613 [21JY]