S. 2899: Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

117th Congress · introduced 2021-09-29 · Crime and Law Enforcement · Latest: Became Public Law No: 117-321.

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Where it came from: introduced 2021-09-29 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 117-321. (final step reached)
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Official title

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

Plain summary

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This act establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities. Among the requirements, the BOP must evaluate the systems currently in use at its facilities and implement a plan that addresses deficiencies in and makes upgrades to the systems.

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Official text

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] · 2 cosponsors

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Richard J. Durbin (D-IL), Chuck Grassley (R-IA)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] reported raising $115.9 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-117s2899.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/117/s>

Record fed-us-cong117-s2899 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117