Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 120
SIMARRA Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 4, 2021)
Stop Infant Mortality And Recidivism Reduction Act of 2021 or the SIMARRA Act
This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to establish a pilot program for incarcerated women and their children born during incarceration to reside together in a separate prison housing unit.
It sets forth inmate eligibility criteria and program participation requirements.
What just happenedMar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18](D-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2021
- Mar 1, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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