H.R. 120 · 117th Congress
SIMARRA Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Introduced
- 2021-01-04
- Latest action
- 2021-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Stop Infant Mortality And Recidivism Reduction Act of 2021 or the SIMARRA Act
This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to establish a pilot program for incarcerated women and their children born during incarceration to reside together in a separate prison housing unit.
It sets forth inmate eligibility criteria and program participation requirements.