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S. 307 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-110

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Became lawCrime and Law Enforcement
IntroducedJan 29, 2025
Passed SenateApr 29, 2025
Passed HouseAug 31, 2026
To PresidentSep 14, 2026
Became lawSep 16, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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S. 307 doesn't change any existing section of law. It created 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Findings
  • Sec. 3 Addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff
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    What it does

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    Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

    This 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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Sep 16, 2026).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. 2026-09-16Became Public Law No: 119-110.Library of Congress
    2. 2026-09-16Became Public Law No: 119-110.Library of Congress
    3. 2026-09-16Signed by President.Library of Congress
    4. 2026-09-16Signed by President.Library of Congress
    5. 2026-09-14Presented to President.House floor actions
    6. 2026-09-14Presented to President.Library of Congress
    7. 2026-08-31Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    8. 2026-08-31On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H5268-5269) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    9. 2026-08-31Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H5268-5269) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    10. 2026-08-31Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347)House floor actions
    11. 2026-08-31At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
    12. 2026-08-31DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.House floor actions
    13. 2026-08-31Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5268-5270)House floor actions
    14. 2026-08-31Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    15. 2025-05-05Held at the desk.House floor actions
    16. 2025-05-05Received in the House.House floor actions
    17. 2025-05-01Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
    18. 2025-04-29Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2643)Senate
    19. 2025-04-29Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 2; text: CR S2643)Library of Congress
    20. 2025-04-29Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
    21. 2025-04-29Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
    22. 2025-01-29Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
    23. 2025-01-29Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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    After it became law

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    Nothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-110 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.

    Recorded votes

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    Aug 31, 2026 · House roll call 284 · needed 2/3

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Passed 376–8

    R 187 yes, 8 no, 22 present or not votingI 0 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not votingD 189 yes, 0 no, 23 present or not voting

    How each member voted · Official record

    Cosponsors

    • James C. Justice R-WV
    • Mark Kelly D-AZ
    • Jon Ossoff D-GA