S 1983
Private Prison Information Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill, the Private Prison Information Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency regarding private prisons and detention facilities that house federal prisoners or detainees. It requires these facilities, along with their contracting agencies and state/local entities involved, to make information available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the same extent as federal prisons. The bill also establishes guidelines for record maintenance and requires agencies to develop regulations to ensure compliance.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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