AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 16, 2025. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill requires the Department of Justice to establish national standards for preventing, reducing, and punishing sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against Bureau of Prisons staff.
- The bill mandates the Bureau of Prisons to fully implement recommendations from a DOJ Inspector General report on sexual harassment and sexual assault by inmates toward staff.
- The measure passed the House on August 31, 2026 by a vote of 376–8 under suspension of the rules.
- The President signed the bill on September 16, 2026.
- The bill became Public Law No. 119-110 on September 16, 2026.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The bill establishes documented requirements for DOJ and BOP to respond to sexual harassment and assault incidents, but the official summary does not specify what standards will be adopted or what compliance mechanisms will enforce them.
- Implementation of the Inspector General's recommendations is mandated, but the summary does not detail which specific recommendations or what timeline applies.
- The summary does not quantify the scope of the problem, estimate costs, or project measurable outcomes from these requirements.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- The bill was signed by the President on September 16, 2026, and became law.
- No further legislative action is recorded.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Became Public Law No: 119-110.
- Sep 16, 2026 — Signed by President.
- Sep 14, 2026 — Presented to President.
- Aug 31, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Aug 31, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H5268-5269)
- Aug 31, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284).
- Aug 31, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5347)
- Aug 31, 2026 — At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.