H.R. 9591 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Jul 6, 2026
2nd SessionH. R. 9591
A BILL
Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Alma S. Adams (D-NC-12) · Introduced Jul 6, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 6, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”
Sections
Sections · 11
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2In generalNo change
- Sec. 3Interim monitoringNo change
- Sec. 4Temperature standards for incarcerated individualsNo change
- Sec. 5Study and development of guidelines to protect vulnerable populationsNo change
- Sec. 6Temperature standards for Bureau of Prisons staffNo change
- Sec. 7Required availability of mitigation optionsNo change
- Sec. 8Electronic record keeping for seasonal training requirementsNo change
- Sec. 9ReportNo change
- Sec. 10Annual oversightNo change
- Sec. 11Authorization of appropriationsNo change