Senate Committee Authorization Could Impact PREA Penalties
WASHINGTON — Several pieces of correctional legislation received support from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 18. The committee reauthorized S.1690, also known as the Second Chance Act, at $100 million, and attached an amendment to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) that would exempt certain programs from PREA’s current non-compliance funding fine. This positions both bills for congressional consideration when the body reconvenes after the upcoming November elections.