Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have introduced the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act in response to a troubling report by the Justice Department Inspector General. The report revealed that 40% of Federal Bureau of Prisons staffers reported being sexually attacked by inmates, prompting the urgent need for action.
The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by representatives from both parties, aims to combat the high rate of sexual harassment and assault faced by corrections officers in federal prisons. The legislation has garnered support from various lawmakers, including Reps. Lee and Johnson in the House, and Sens. Blackburn and Ossoff in the Senate.
