Bills · HR 3012
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3012Crime and Law Enforcement
Improving Reentry for District of Columbia Residents in the Bureau of Prisons Act of 2025
INTRO APR 24· LAST ACTION APR 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because maintaining strong family connections is a key factor in successful reintegration into society after prison, and the geographic distance between D.C. residents and their incarcerated loved ones is a significant barrier. When prisoners are held far from home, family visits become expensive and often impossible, weakening crucial support systems. This bill aims to address that by requiring placements closer to the District.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly improve the chances for D.C. residents to rebuild their lives successfully after release by fostering stronger family ties and community support during their incarceration. If it doesn't become law, D.C. residents will likely continue to face the challenge of being housed in facilities far from their families, potentially hindering their rehabilitation and increasing the difficulty of successful reentry.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Bureau of Prisons must place certain District of Columbia residents within 250 miles of D.C. facilities.
This directly addresses the issue of geographic distance separating incarcerated D.C. residents from their families and communities.
PROVISION 02
Incarcerated individuals can request or consent to be placed in facilities further than 250 miles from D.C.
This provides flexibility, allowing individuals to choose a different placement if it better suits their needs or preferences, such as for specific programs or family in other locations.
PROVISION 03
The Director of the Bureau of Prisons may make exceptions for 'extraordinary circumstances,' but must report these to Congress within 30 days.
This allows for necessary exceptions in rare cases while maintaining transparency and oversight regarding decisions to place individuals far from D.C.
PROVISION 04
The bill applies to D.C. residents committed to BOP custody under specific D.C. law at the time of their sentencing.
This clarifies the specific population targeted by the bill, ensuring it focuses on D.C. residents under federal jurisdiction due to D.C.'s unique status.
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D· District of Columbia
YRS IN OFFICE
35
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 24
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E335)
APR 24
Introduced in House
APR 24
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3012
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 24, 2025
Last actionApr 24, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 24, 2025
House BillHR 3012Crime and Law Enforcement
Improving Reentry for District of Columbia Residents in the Bureau of Prisons Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 24, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 24, 2025
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