House Bill 120
117th Congress(2021-2022)
SIMARRA Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
120
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Infant Mortality And Recidivism Reduction Act of 2021 or the SIMARRA Act
This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to establish a pilot program for incarcerated women and their children born during incarceration to reside together in a separate prison housing unit.
It sets forth inmate eligibility criteria and program participation requirements.
January 4, 2021
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03/01/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:43 PM