H.R. 2194 · 117th Congress
To provide for expedited compassionate release in the event of a public health emergency.
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This bill expands statutory authority for federal prisoners to be temporarily released on furlough or granted compassionate release during a public health emergency.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 26, 2021
This bill expands statutory authority for federal prisoners to be temporarily released on furlough or granted compassionate release during a public health emergency.
First, the bill authorizes the temporary release of prisoners in the event of a public health emergency if there is a substantial, imminent health risk to the prisoner, other prisoners, or employees of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The bill also authorizes courts, in addition to the BOP, to grant temporary release.
Second, the bill establishes new procedures for compassionate release requests during public health emergencies. Specifically, the bill requires the BOP to promptly release a defendant's medical records and requires the court to expedite rulings on compassionate release motions.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To provide for expedited compassionate release in the event of a public health emergency.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 26, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.