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

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

3 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.

Signed September 16, 2026 · Introduced January 29, 2025 in the Senate

Sponsor: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) · 3 cosponsors (2 D, 1 R)

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  1. Sec. 1 Short title, in the bill as introduced
  2. Sec. 2 Findings, in the bill as introduced
  3. Sec. 3 Addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff, in the bill as introduced

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Official title

To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law

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.

How it became law

  1. IntroducedJan 29
  2. CommitteeApr 29
  3. HouseAug 31
  4. SenateApr 29
  5. SignedSep 16

As introduced: To address sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff in prisons, and for other purposes.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (13)

  1. Sponsor

    Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA)

  3. SenateIntroduced in Senate

  4. Text: Introduced in Senate

    3 sections

  5. Cosponsors joined

    Sen. James Justice (R-WV), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

  6. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2643)

  7. SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Text: Engrossed in Senate

    3 sections, no changes

  9. HouseOn 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)

  10. HousePresented to President.

  11. Text: Enrolled Bill

    3 sections, no changes

  12. Became Public Law No: 119-110.

  13. Signed by President.

Show every recorded step (20)

  1. Sponsor

    Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA)

  3. SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. SenateIntroduced in Senate

  5. Text: Introduced in Senate

    3 sections

  6. Cosponsors joined

    Sen. James Justice (R-WV), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

  7. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2643)

  8. SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Text: Engrossed in Senate

    3 sections, no changes

  10. HouseReceived in the House.

  11. HouseOn 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)

  12. HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347)

  13. HouseAt 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.

  14. HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.

  15. HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5268-5270)

  16. HouseMs. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. HousePresented to President.

  18. Text: Enrolled Bill

    3 sections, no changes

  19. Became Public Law No: 119-110.

  20. Signed by President.

Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 3 cosponsors.

Every section

All 3 sections, in order

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  1. Sec. 1Short title
  2. Sec. 2Findings
  3. Sec. 3Addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault of Bureau of Prisons staff

Sponsor and cosponsors

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Sponsor: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

  • Sen. James Justice (R-WV)
  • Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
  • Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)