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S307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

119th Congress (2025–2027) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2026-08-31: Passed
Latest action 2026-09-16: Became Public Law No: 119-110.
Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement ActThis act establishes requirements for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and component agencies to assess and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff. Specifically, the act requires DOJ to adopt national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers or other employees of the BOP. Additionally, the act requires the BOP to fully implement the recommendations of the DOJ Inspector General contained in the report titled Evaluation of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Efforts to Address Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Committed by Inmates Toward Staff.

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Assault and harassment offenses, Congressional oversight, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Data collection, sharing, protection, Department of Justice, Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Government studies and investigations, Sex offenses


Roll-call votes on S307 (119th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2026-08-31 House 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Passed 376 8 46 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is S307 in the 119th Congress?

S307 (Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

What is the latest action on S307?

On 2026-09-16: Became Public Law No: 119-110.

How many roll-call votes were held on S307?

1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2026-08-31, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.