H.R. 7394 · 117th Congress
Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Karen Bass
- Introduced
- 2022-04-05
- Latest action
- 2022-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act
This bill establishes programs and requirements to address the health and wellness of women in the criminal justice system. For example, the bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to (1) ensure that all incarcerated women have access to basic standards of health care specific to their needs, and (2) develop and implement gender-responsive training for its officers and employees.