Ensures federal prisons report disaster damage and improve emergency plans for inmates and staff.
This bill would make the Bureau of Prisons submit annual reports about how disasters affect federal and contract prisons, including inmates and staff. It would also change the National Institute of Corrections board to include more diverse voices and require public hearings on emergency preparedness. This aims to improve how prisons handle emergencies and protect those inside.
Today, the Bureau of Prisons is not explicitly required to send annual reports to Congress and other agencies about disaster damage in federal and contract prisons. The National Institute of Corrections board has 10 members and does not include specific backgrounds like formerly incarcerated advocates or emergency response coordinators, nor does it have to hold public hearings on emergency preparedness. If this bill becomes law, the Bureau of Prisons would have to submit annual reports detailing disaster impacts on inmates and staff, costs, and corrective actions. The National Institute of Corrections board would grow to 14 members, adding specific professional backgrounds, and would be required to hold at least one public hearing on improving emergency plans for correctional facilities.
HR 7111 · 119th Congress · January 15, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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