Summary: President Biden signed the Federal Prison Oversight Act into law, establishing new, independent oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The legislation, led by Representatives Lucy McBath and Kelly Armstrong, aims to ensure the health and safety of incarcerated individuals and staff. The article includes quotes from Congresswoman McBath and Congressman Armstrong, highlighting the bipartisan effort to bring accountability to the federal prison system.
Classification: Politics
mcbath.house.gov/2024/7/news-president-biden-signs-mcbath-prison-oversight-bill-into-law
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