House committee approves SAFE VISITS Act regarding prison visitation rules
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The House Committee on the Judiciary has approved an amended version of the SAFE VISITS Act. This bill focuses on how people are allowed to visit incarcerated individuals in federal prisons.
Why it matters: This is a procedural update to prison visitation standards; its practical impact depends on whether the final version of the bill changes specific Bureau of Prisons policies.
Who it affects
- People visiting federal prisons
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a House Committee action; readers should consult the full text of the bill to see the exact language of the amendments.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document