Proposal:COVID–19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 6414
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020

This bill establishes a new grant program to help states and local governments prevent, detect, and stop the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in correctional facilities.

Specifically, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must award grants to states and local governments that release certain persons—persons who do not pose a serious risk or who meet certain criteria based on age or health—from correctional facilities.

Additionally, DOJ must award grants to states and local governments that adopt cite-and-release procedures for suspects who do not pose a public safety risk.

Bill Title

COVID–19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2020-03-27: Introduced in House
• 2020-03-27: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.