House vote: H.R. 3019 // May 21, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass
Federal Prison Oversight Act
Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-GA)
This act establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General must conduct risk-based evaluations of BOP facilities. An inspection of a facility may be announced or unannounced.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 9.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 392 | 90.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 2 | 0.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 9.5% |