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HR3019
Federal Prison Oversight Act

1
Roll Calls
338
Yea (latest vote)
1
Nay (latest vote)
House
2024-05-21 – 2024-05-21

About HR3019

Federal Prison Oversight Act

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-7] (D-GA)

Latest Action (2024-07-25): Became Public Law No: 118-71.

Summary

Federal Prison Oversight Act This act establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities.An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections.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 act.The ombudsman shall coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman.This act becomes effective 90 days after appropriations are made available to DOJ and the DOJ Office of Inspector General for the specific purpose of carrying out this act. On and after such effective date, BOP must ensure that non-custody correctional employees spend 90% of their work week in their primary positions.

Subjects: Congressional oversight, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Department of Justice, Detention of persons, Due process and equal protection, Executive agency funding and structure, Federal officials, Government information and archives

Who Voted How on HR3019

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Vote Breakdown — HR3019

How members voted on HR3019. 366 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2024-05-21 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR3019?

HR3019 is the Federal Prison Oversight Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-7] (D-GA). Federal Prison Oversight Act This act establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities.An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced. Higher risk facilities must receive more frequent inspections.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 act.The ombudsman shall coordinate with the BOP to educate incarcerated people, their representatives, and the public about the existence and functions of the ombudsman.This act becomes effective 90 days after appropriations are made available to DOJ and the DOJ Office of Inspector General for the specific purpose of carrying out this act.

Who sponsored HR3019?

HR3019 was sponsored by Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-7] (D-GA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR3019?

As of 2024-07-25, HR3019 Became Public Law No: 118-71..

How did Congress vote on HR3019?

HR3019 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2024-05-21 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR3019 cover?

HR3019 is categorized under "Government Operations and Politics." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-government-operations-and-politics/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR3019?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.