H.R. 1990 · 111th Congress
Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dennis Cardoza
- Introduced
- 2009-04-21
- Latest action
- 2009-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program of 2009 - Directs the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of the routine issuance of Oleoresin Capsicum spray (pepper spray) to staff. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on an evaluation of such pilot program and on tools to improve officer safety in federal prisons.