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S 4156118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2024

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 18, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2024 is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at improving disaster preparedness in correctional facilities. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary but ultimately failed or expired without further action. There is no official summary or full text available, limiting detailed analysis of its provisions. The bill falls under the policy area of Crime and Law Enforcement and appears intended to address emergency readiness in prisons and jails.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to enhance disaster preparedness in correctional facilities but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress as S.4156.
  • Focused on disaster preparedness specifically for correctional facilities.
  • Referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['Correctional facility administrators and staff', 'Incarcerated individuals housed in these facilities', 'Emergency management agencies coordinating with correctional institutions']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full text prevents assessment of funding mechanisms or enforcement provisions.', 'Unclear oversight or accountability measures due to missing bill details.', 'Potential costs or resource requirements for correctional facilities to implement preparedness measures are unknown.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Judiciary Committee but did not advance, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization. The absence of a summary or full text in public records suggests limited transparency or dissemination of the bill's details during the legislative process.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Improved disaster preparedness in correctional facilities could reduce harm to incarcerated populations during emergencies.', 'Potential increased coordination between correctional institutions and emergency management agencies.', 'Resource allocation shifts within correctional systems to prioritize emergency readiness.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's scope and provisions. This lack of information complicates oversight and accountability efforts. Additionally, the bill's failure to advance past committee referral suggests limited legislative engagement, which may reflect on the prioritization of correctional disaster preparedness in the current congressional session.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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