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Holding Federal Prisons Accountable (House)

This bill would improve oversight and accountability in federal prisons, requiring better reporting on conditions, safety incidents, and treatment of incarcerated people.

Call your repHR 4355Introduced 7/10/2025Source

How This Affects Your Life

Affects federal prisons in Texas, including facilities in the Houston area.

Timeline

Introduced

July 10, 2025

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

July 10, 2025

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Civil Rights·Criminal Justice Reform·Policing·Reentry Services·Legal Aid

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