Bills · S 3664
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3664Emergency Management
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to make federal prisons safer and more accountable, especially during emergencies. Currently, it can be difficult to get a comprehensive picture of how correctional facilities handle disasters, which can lead to inadequate responses that endanger both inmates and staff. If this bill becomes law, it would create a standardized system for reporting on disaster impacts, forcing the Bureau of Prisons to be more transparent about its successes and failures.
This increased transparency and the requirement for a corrective action plan could lead to better emergency preparedness, ensuring that inmates maintain access to essential services like medical care, food, and water during crises. It also ensures that decisions regarding early release or home confinement during emergencies are clearly documented and justified. Without this bill, the public and Congress would continue to rely on less structured information, potentially leading to slower improvements in prison disaster response and continued risks to the well-being of those within correctional facilities.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to submit an annual summary report of disaster damage to Congress and oversight bodies.
This provision increases transparency and accountability for how federal prisons respond to major disasters, providing critical data to evaluate performance.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the BOP's annual report include a corrective action plan to improve emergency preparedness and a timeline for its implementation.
This ensures the BOP not only identifies problems but also commits to specific steps and a schedule to fix them, leading to tangible improvements in safety.
PROVISION 03
Expands the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) board from 10 to 14 members, adding individuals with backgrounds in incarceration experience, emergency response, public health, and labor unions.
This diversifies the expertise and perspectives on the NIC board, potentially leading to more comprehensive and effective guidance for correctional facilities nationwide.
PROVISION 04
Requires the NIC to conduct at least one public field hearing within one year to discuss emergency preparedness plans in correctional facilities.
This creates a public forum for stakeholders to contribute to and scrutinize emergency planning, fostering public engagement and potentially innovative solutions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in Senate
JAN 15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3664
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last actionJan 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026
Senate BillS 3664Emergency Management
Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act of 2026
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2026
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