,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #gai ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #g1 #bjai,mr4 ,durbin 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,coons1 ,mr4 ,booker1 ,ms4 ,harris1 ,mr4 ,leahy1 ,mr4 ,schatz1 and ,ms4 ,warren7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to reform the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in the ,bureau of ,prisons1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,solitary ,confinement ,reform ,act4 #b4 ,solitary confinement reforms 7a7 ,amendment ,chapter #cjc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djea4 ,solitary confinement 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrative maximum facility ,the term administrative maximum facility means a maximum-security facility1 including the ,administrative ,maximum facility in ,florence1 ,colorado1 designed to house inmates who present an ongoing significant and serious threat to other inmates1 staff1 and the public4 7#b7 ,administrative segregation ,the term administrative segregation means a nonpunitive form of solitary confinement that removes an individual from the general population of a correctional facility for-- 7,a7 investigative1 protective1 or preventative reasons resulting in a substantial and immediate threat2 or 7,b7 transitional reasons1 including a pending transfer1 pending classification1 or other temporary administrative matter4 7#c7 ,appropriate level of care ,the term appropriate level of care means the appropriate treatment setting for mental health care that an inmate with mental illness requires1 which may include outpatient care1 emergency or crisis services1 day treatment1 supported residential housing1 infirmary care1 or inpatient psychiatric hospitalization services4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons4 7#e7 ,disciplinary hearing officer ,the term disciplinary hearing officer means an employee of the ,bureau of ,prisons who is responsible for conducting disciplinary hearings for which solitary confinement may be a sanction1 as described in section #eda4h of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto4 7#f7 ,disciplinary segregation ,the term disciplinary segregation means a punitive form of solitary confinement imposed only by a ,disciplinary ,hearing ,officer as a sanction for committing a significant and serious disciplinary infraction4 7#g7 ,intellectual disability ,the term intellectual disability means a significant mental impairment characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior4 7#h7 ,multidisciplinary staff committee ,the term multidisciplinary staff committee means a committee-- 7,a7 made up of staff at the facility where an inmate resides who are responsible for reviewing the initial placement of the inmate in solitary confinement and any extensions of time in solitary confinement2 and 7,b7 which shall include-- 7i7 not less than #a licensed mental health professional2 7ii7 not less than #a medical professional2 and 7iii7 not less than #a member of the leadership of the facility4 7#i7 ,ongoing significant and serious threat ,the term ongoing significant and serious threat means an ongoing set of circumstances that require the highest level of security and staff supervision for an inmate who1 by the behavior of the inmate-- 7,a7 has been identified as assaultive1 predacious1 riotous1 or a serious escape risk2 and 7,b7 poses a great risk to other inmates1 staff1 and the public4 7#aj7 ,protection case ,the term protection case means an inmate who1 by the request of the inmate or through a staff determination1 requires protection1 as described by section #eda4bc7;c77#c7 of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto4 7#aa7 ,serious mental illness ,the term serious mental illness means a substantial disorder of thought or mood that significantly impairs judgment1 behavior1 capacity to recognize reality1 or ability to cope with the ordinary demands of life4 7#ab7 ,significant and serious disciplinary infraction ,the term significant and serious disciplinary infraction means-- 7,a7 an act of violence that either-- 7i7 resulted in or was likely to result in serious injury or death to another2 or 7ii7 occurred in connection with any act of nonconsensual sex2 7,b7 an escape1 attempted escape1 or conspiracy to escape from within a security perimeter or custody1 or both2 or 7,c7 possession of weapons1 possession of illegal narcotics with intent to distribute1 or other similar1 severe threats to the safety of the inmate1 other inmates1 staff1 or the public4 7#ac7 ,solitary confinement ,the term solitary confinement means confinement characterized by substantial isolation in a cell1 alone or with other inmates1 including administrative segregation1 disciplinary segregation1 and confinement in any facility designated by the ,bureau of ,prisons as a special housing unit1 special management unit1 or administrative maximum facility4 7#ad7 ,special administrative measures ,the term special administrative measures means reasonably necessary measures used to-- 7,a7 prevent disclosure of classified information upon written certification to the ,attorney ,general by the head of an element of the intelligence community 7as specified or designated under section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d777 that the unauthorized disclosure of such information would pose a threat to the national security and that there is a danger that the inmate will disclose such information1 as described by section #eja4b of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto2 or 7,b7 protect persons against the risk of death or serious bodily injury1 upon written notification to the ,director by the ,attorney ,general or1 at the ,attorney ,general's direction1 by the head of a ,federal law enforcement agency1 or the head of an element of the intelligence community 7as specified or designated under section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d7771 that there is a substantial risk that the communications of an inmate or contacts by the inmate with other persons could result in death or serious bodily injury to persons1 or substantial damage to property that would entail the risk of death or serious bodily injury to persons1 as described by section #eja4c of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto4 7#ae7 ,special housing unit ,the term special housing unit means a housing unit in an institution of the ,bureau of ,prisons in which inmates are securely separated from the general inmate population for disciplinary or administrative reasons1 as described in section #eda4ba of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto4 7#af7 ,special management unit ,the term special management unit means a nonpunitive housing program with multiple1 step-down phases for inmates whose history1 behavior1 or situation requires enhanced management approaches in order to ensure the safety of other inmates1 the staff1 and the public4 7#ag7 ,substantial and immediate threat ,the term substantial and immediate threat means any set of temporary and unforeseen circumstances that require immediate action in order to combat a threat to the safety of an inmate1 other inmates1 staff1 or the public4 7b7 ,use of solitary confinement 7#a7 ,in general ,the placement of a ,federal inmate in solitary confinement within the ,bureau of ,prisons or any facility that contracts with the ,bureau of ,prisons to provide housing for inmates in ,federal custody shall be limited to situations in which such confinement-- 7,a7 is limited to the briefest term and the least restrictive conditions practicable1 including not less than #d hours of out-of-cell time every day1 unless the inmate poses a substantial and immediate threat2 7,b7 is consistent with the rationale for placement and with the progress achieved by the inmate2 7,c7 allows the inmate to participate in meaningful programming opportunities and privileges as consistent with those available in the general population as practicable1 either individually or in a classroom setting2 7,d7 allows the inmate to have as much meaningful interaction with others1 such as other inmates1 visitors1 clergy1 or licensed mental health professionals1 as practicable2 and 7,e7 complies with the provisions of this section4 7#b7 ,transitional process for inmates in solitary confinement 7,a7 ,inmates with upcoming release dates ,the ,director shall establish-- 7i7 policies to ensure that an inmate with an anticipated release date of #ahj days or less is not housed in solitary confinement1 unless-- 7,i7 such confinement is limited to not more than #e days of administrative segregation relating to the upcoming release of the inmate2 or 7,,ii7 the inmate poses a substantial and immediate threat2 and 7ii7 a transitional process for each inmate with an anticipated release date of #ahj days or less who is held in solitary confinement under clause 7i77,,ii71 which shall include-- 7,i7 substantial re-socialization programming in a group setting2 7,,ii7 regular mental health counseling to assist with the transition2 and 7,,iii7 re-entry planning services offered to inmates in a general population setting4 7,b7 ,inmates in long-term solitary confinement ,the ,director shall establish a transitional process for each inmate who has been held in solitary confinement for more than #cj days and who will transition into a general population unit1 which shall include-- 7i7 substantial re-socialization programming in a group setting2 and 7ii7 regular mental health counseling to assist with the transition4 7#c7 ,protective custody units ,the ,director-- 7,a7 shall establish within the ,federal prison system additional general population protective custody units that provide sheltered general population housing to protect inmates from harm that they may otherwise be exposed to in a typical general population housing unit2 7,b7 shall establish policies to ensure that an inmate who is considered a protection case shall1 upon request of the inmate1 be placed in a general population protective custody unit2 7,c7 shall create an adequate number of general population protective custody units to-- 7i7 accommodate the requests of inmates who are considered to be protection cases2 and 7ii7 ensure that inmates who are considered to be protection cases are placed in facilities as close to their homes as practicable2 and 7,d7 may not place an inmate who is considered to be a protection case in solitary confinement due to the status of the inmate as a protection case unless-- 7i7 the inmate requests to be placed in solitary confinement1 in which case1 at the request of the inmate the inmate shall be transferred to a general population protective custody unit or1 if appropriate1 a different general population unit2 or 7ii7 such confinement is limited to-- 7,i7 not more than #e days of administrative segregation2 and 7,,ii7 is necessary to protect the inmate during preparation for transfer to a general population protective custody unit or a different general population unit4 7#d7 ,vulnerable populations ,the ,bureau of ,prisons or any facility that contracts with the ,bureau of ,prisons shall not place an inmate in solitary confinement if-- 7,a7 the inmate has a serious mental illness1 has an intellectual disability1 has a physical disability that a licensed medical professional finds is likely to be exacerbated by placement in solitary confinement1 is pregnant or in the first #h weeks of the postpartum recovery period after giving birth1 or has been determined by a licensed mental health professional to likely be significantly adversely affected by placement in solitary confinement1 unless-- 7i7 the inmate poses a substantial and immediate threat2 7ii7 all other options to de-escalate the situation have been exhausted1 including less restrictive techniques such as-- 7,i7 penalizing the inmate through loss of privileges2 7,,ii7 speaking with the inmate in an attempt to de-escalate the situation2 and 7,,iii7 a licensed mental health professional providing an appropriate level of care2 7iii7 such confinement is limited to the briefest term and the least restrictive conditions practicable1 including access to medical and mental health treatment2 7iv7 such confinement is reviewed by a multidisciplinary staff committee for appropriateness every #bd hours2 and 7v7 as soon as practicable1 but not later than #e days after such confinement begins1 the inmate is diverted1 upon release from solitary confinement1 to-- 7,i7 a general population unit2 7,,ii7 a protective custody unit described in paragraph 7#c72 or 7,,iii7 a mental health treatment program as described in subsection 7c77#b72 7,b7 the inmate is lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender 7as defined in section #aae4e of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto71 intersex 7as defined in section #aae4e of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto71 or gender nonconforming 7as defined in section #aae4e of title #bh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto71 when such placement is solely on the basis of such identification or status2 or 7,c7 the inmate is ,,hiv positive1 if the placement is solely on the basis of the ,,hiv positive status of the inmate4 7#e7 ,special housing units ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 limit administrative segregation-- 7i7 to situations in which such segregation is necessary to-- 7,i7 control a substantial and immediate threat that cannot be addressed through alternative housing2 or 7,,ii7 temporarily house an inmate pending transfer1 pending classification1 or pending resolution of another temporary administrative matter2 and 7ii7 to a duration of not more than #ae consecutive days1 and not more than #bj days in a #fj-;day period1 unless-- 7,i7 the inmate requests to remain in administrative segregation under paragraph 7#c77;,d77i72 or 7,,ii7 in order to address the continued existence of a substantial and immediate threat1 a multidisciplinary staff committee approves a temporary extension1 which-- 7aa7 may not be longer than #ae days2 and 7bb7 shall be reviewed by the multidisciplinary staff committee every #c days during the period of the extension1 in order to confirm the continued existence of the substantial and immediate threat2 7,b7 limit disciplinary segregation-- 7i7 to situations in which such segregation is necessary to punish an inmate who has been found to have committed a significant and serious disciplinary infraction by a ,disciplinary ,hearing ,officer and alternative sanctions would not adequately regulate the behavior of the inmate2 and 7ii7 to a duration of not more than #cj consecutive days1 and not more than #dj days in a #fj-;day period1 unless a multidisciplinary staff committee1 in consultation with the ,disciplinary ,hearing ,officer who presided over the inmate's disciplinary hearing1 determines that the significant and serious disciplinary infraction of which the inmate was found guilty is of such an egregious and violent nature that a longer sanction is appropriate and approves a longer sanction1 which-- 7,i7 may be not more than #fj days in a special housing unit if the inmate has never before been found guilty of a similar significant and serious disciplinary infraction2 or 7,,ii7 may be not more than #ij days in a special housing unit if the inmate has previously been found guilty of a similar significant and serious disciplinary infraction2 7,c7 ensure that any time spent in administrative segregation during an investigation into an alleged offense is credited as time served for a disciplinary segregation sentence2 7,d7 ensure that concurrent sentences are imposed for disciplinary violations arising from the same episode2 and 7,e7 ensure that an inmate may be released from disciplinary segregation for good behavior before completing the term of the inmate1 unless the inmate poses a substantial and immediate threat to the safety of other inmates1 staff1 or the public4 7#f7 ,special management units ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 limit segregation in a special management unit to situations in which such segregation is necessary to temporarily house an inmate whose history1 behavior1 or circumstances require enhanced management approaches that cannot be addressed through alternative housing2 7,b7 evaluate whether further reductions to the minimum and maximum number of months an inmate may spend in a special management unit are appropriate on an annual basis2 7,c7 ensure that each inmate understands the status of the inmate in the special management unit program and how the inmate may progress through the program2 and 7,d7 further reduce the minimum and maximum number of months an inmate may spend in a special management unit if the ,director determines such reductions are appropriate after evaluations are performed under subparagraph 7,b74 7#g7 ,administrative maximum facilities ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 limit segregation in an administrative maximum facility to situations in which such segregation is necessary to-- 7i7 implement special administrative measures1 as directed by the ,attorney ,general2 or 7ii7 house an inmate who poses an ongoing significant and serious threat to the safety of other inmates1 staff1 or the public that cannot be addressed through alternative housing2 and 7,b7 issue final approval of referral of any inmate who poses an ongoing significant and serious threat for placement in an ,administrative ,maximum facility1 including the ,united ,states ,penitentiary ,administrative ,maximum in ,florence1 ,colorado4 7#h7 ,right to review placement in solitary confinement ,the ,director shall ensure that each inmate placed in solitary confinement has access to-- 7,a7 written notice thoroughly detailing the basis for placement or continued placement in solitary confinement not later than #f hours after the beginning of such placement1 including-- 7i7 thorough documentation explaining why such confinement is permissible and necessary under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 if an exception under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 7#c77;,d71 7#d77;,a71 7#d77;,b71 7#e77;,a71 or 7#e77;,b7 is used to justify placement in solitary confinement or under paragraph 7#a7 to justify increased restrictive conditions in solitary confinement1 thorough documentation explaining why such an exception applied2 7,b7 a timely1 thorough1 and continuous review process that-- 7i7 occurs within not less than #c days of placement in solitary confinement1 and thereafter at least-- 7,i7 on a weekly basis for inmates in special housing units2 7,,ii7 on a monthly basis for inmates in special management units2 and 7,,iii7 on a monthly basis for inmates at an administrative maximum facility2 7ii7 includes private1 face-to-face interviews with a multidisciplinary staff committee2 and 7iii7 examines whether-- 7,i7 placement in solitary confinement was and remains necessary2 7,,ii7 the conditions of confinement comply with this section2 and 7,,iii7 whether any exception under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 7#c77;,d71 7#d77;,a71 7#d77;,b71 7#e77;,a71 or 7#e77;,b7 used to justify placement in solitary confinement or under paragraph 7#a7 used to justify increased restrictive conditions in solitary confinement was and remains warranted2 7,c7 a process to appeal the initial placement or continued placement of the inmate in solitary confinement2 7,d7 prompt and timely written notice of the appeal procedures2 and 7,e7 copies of all documents1 files1 and records relating to the inmate's placement in solitary confinement1 unless such documents contain contraband1 classified information1 or sensitive security-related information4 7c7 ,mental health care for inmates in solitary confinement 7#a7 ,mental health screening ,not later than #f hours after an inmate in the custody of the ,bureau of ,prisons or any facility that contracts with the ,bureau of ,prisons to provide housing for inmates in ,federal custody is placed in solitary confinement1 the inmate shall receive a comprehensive1 face-to-face mental health evaluation by a licensed mental health professional in a confidential setting4 7#b7 ,mental health treatment program ,an inmate diagnosed with a serious mental illness after an evaluation required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall not be placed in solitary confinement in accordance with subsection 7b77#d72 and 7,b7 may be diverted to a mental health treatment program within the ,bureau of ,prisons that provides an appropriate level of care to address the inmate's mental health needs4 7#c7 ,continuing evaluations ,after each #ad-;calendar-day period an inmate is held in continuous placement in solitary confinement-- 7,a7 a licensed mental health professional shall conduct a comprehensive1 face-to-face1 out-of-cell mental health evaluation of the inmate in a confidential setting2 and 7,b7 the ,director shall adjust the placement of the inmate in accordance with this subsection4 7#d7 ,requirement ,the ,director shall operate mental health treatment programs in order to ensure that inmates of all security levels with serious mental illness have access to an appropriate level of care4 7d7 ,training for bureau of prisons staff 7#a7 ,training ,all employees of the ,bureau of ,prisons or any facility that contracts with the ,bureau of ,prisons to provide housing for inmates in ,federal custody who interact with inmates on a regular basis shall be required to complete training in-- 7,a7 the recognition of symptoms of mental illness2 7,b7 the potential risks and side effects of psychiatric medications2 7,c7 de-escalation techniques for safely managing individuals with mental illness2 7,d7 consequences of untreated mental illness2 7,e7 the long- and short-term psychological effects of solitary confinement2 and 7,f7 de-escalation and communication techniques to divert inmates from situations that may lead to the inmate being placed in solitary confinement4 7#b7 ,notification to medical staff ,an employee of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall immediately notify a member of the medical or mental health staff if the employee-- 7,a7 observes an inmate with signs of mental illness1 unless such employee has knowledge that the inmate's signs of mental illness have previously been reported2 or 7,b7 observes an inmate with signs of mental health crisis4 7e7 ,civil rights ombudsman 7#a7 ,in general ,within the ,bureau of ,prisons1 there shall be a position of the ,civil ,rights ,ombudsman 7referred to in this subsection as the ,ombudsman7 and an ,office of the ,civil ,rights ,ombudsman4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,ombudsman shall be appointed by the ,attorney ,general and shall report directly to the ,director4 ,the ,ombudsman shall have a background in corrections and civil rights and shall have expertise on the effects of prolonged solitary confinement4 7#c7 ,reporting ,the ,director shall ensure that each ,bureau of ,prisons facility or any facility that contracts with the ,bureau of ,prisons provides multiple internal ways for inmates and others to promptly report civil rights violations and violations of this section to the ,ombudsman1 including-- 7,a7 not less than #b procedures for inmates and others to report civil rights violations and violations of this section to an entity or office that is not part of the facility1 and that is able to receive and immediately forward inmate reports to the ,ombudsman1 allowing the inmate to remain anonymous upon request2 and 7,b7 not less than #b procedures for inmates and others to report civil rights abuses and violations of this section to the ,ombudsman in a confidential manner1 allowing the inmate to remain anonymous upon request4 7#d7 ,notice ,the ,director shall ensure that each ,bureau of ,prisons facility or any facility that contracts with the ,bureau of ,prisons provides inmates with-- 7,a7 notice of how to report civil rights violations and violations of this section in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 including-- 7i7 notice prominently posted in the living and common areas of each such facility2 7ii7 individual notice to inmates at initial intake into the ,bureau of ,prisons1 when transferred to a new facility1 and when placed in solitary confinement2 7iii7 notice to inmates with disabilities in accessible formats2 and 7iv7 written or verbal notice in a language the inmate understands2 and 7,b7 notice of permissible practices related to solitary confinement in the ,bureau of ,prisons1 including the requirements of this section4 7#e7 ,functions ,the ,ombudsman shall-- 7,a7 review all complaints the ,ombudsman receives2 7,b7 investigate all complaints that allege a civil rights violation or violation of this section2 7,c7 refer all possible violations of law to the ,department of ,justice2 7,d7 refer to the ,director allegations of misconduct involving ,bureau of ,prisons staff2 7,e7 identify areas in which the ,bureau of ,prisons can improve the ,bureau's policies and practices to ensure that the civil rights of inmates are protected2 7,f7 identify areas in which the ,bureau of ,prisons can improve the solitary confinement policies and practices of the ,bureau and reduce the use of solitary confinement2 and 7,g7 propose changes to the policies and practices of the ,bureau of ,prisons to mitigate problems and address issues the ,ombudsman identifies4 7#f7 ,access ,the ,ombudsman shall have unrestricted access to ,bureau of ,prisons facilities and any facility that contracts with the ,bureau of ,prisons and shall be able to speak privately with inmates and staff4 7#g7 ,annual reports 7,a7 ,objectives ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,ombudsman shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the activities of the ,office of the ,ombudsman for the fiscal year ending in such calendar year4 7,b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 contain full and substantive analysis1 in addition to statistical information2 7ii7 identify the recommendations the ,office of the ,ombudsman has made on addressing reported civil rights violations and violations of this section and reducing the use and improving the practices of solitary confinement in the ,bureau of ,prisons2 7iii7 contain a summary of problems relating to reported civil rights violations and violations of this section1 including a detailed description of the nature of such problems and a breakdown of where the problems occur among ,bureau of ,prisons facilities and facilities that contract with the ,bureau of ,prisons2 7iv7 contain an inventory of the items described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 for which action has been taken and the result of such action2 7v7 contain an inventory of the items described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 for which action remains to be completed and the period during which each item has remained on such inventory2 7vi7 contain an inventory of the items described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 for which no action has been taken1 the period during which each item has remained on such inventory1 the reasons for the inaction1 and shall identify any official of the ,bureau of ,prisons who is responsible for such inaction2 7vii7 contain recommendations for such legislative or administrative action as may be appropriate to resolve problems identified in clause 7iii72 and 7viii7 include such other information as the ,ombudsman determines necessary4 7,c7 ,submission of reports ,each report required under this paragraph shall be provided directly to the ,committees described in subparagraph 7,a7 without any prior review1 comment1 or amendment from the ,director or any other officer or employee of the ,department of ,justice or ,bureau of ,prisons4 7#h7 ,regular meetings with the director of the bureau of prisons ,the ,ombudsman shall meet regularly with the ,director to identify problems with reported civil rights violations and the solitary confinement policies and practices of the ,bureau of ,prisons1 including overuse of solitary confinement1 and to present recommendations for such administrative action as may be appropriate to resolve problems relating to reported civil rights violations and the solitary confinement policies and practices of the ,bureau of ,prisons4 7#i7 ,responsibilities of bureau of prisons ,the ,director shall establish procedures requiring that1 not later than #c months after the date on which a recommendation is submitted to the ,director by the ,ombudsman1 the ,director or other appropriate employee of the ,bureau of ,prisons issue a formal response to the recommendation4 7#aj7 ,non-application of the prison litigation reform act ,inmate reports sent to the ,ombudsman shall not be considered an administrative remedy under section #g7;a7 of the ,civil ,rights of ,institutionalized ,persons ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiig;e7a774 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #cjc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #djdi the following3 #djea4 ,solitary confinement4 4 #c4 ,reassessment of inmate mental health ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall-- 7#a7 assemble a team of licensed mental health professionals1 which may include licensed mental health professionals who are not employed by the ,bureau of ,prisons1 to conduct a comprehensive mental health reevaluation for each inmate held in solitary confinement for more than #cj days as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 including a confidential1 face-to-face1 out-of-cell interview by a licensed mental health professional2 and 7#b7 adjust the placement of each inmate in accordance with section #djea7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #b4 #d4 ,director of ,bureau of ,prisons ,section #djda of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before the ,the ,bureau of ,prisons shall be2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,ombudsman ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall-- 7#a7 meet regularly with the ,ombudsman appointed under section #djea7;e7 to identify how the ,bureau of ,prisons can address reported civil rights violations and reduce the use of solitary confinement and correct problems in the solitary confinement policies and practices of the ,bureau2 7#b7 conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of each referral from the ,ombudsman under section #djea7;e77#e77;,d71 after each such investigation take appropriate disciplinary action against any ,bureau of ,prisons employee who is found to have engaged in misconduct or to have violated ,bureau of ,prisons policy1 and notify the ,ombudsman of the outcome of each such investigation2 and 7#c7 establish procedures requiring a formal response by the ,bureau of ,prisons to any recommendation of the ,ombudsman in the annual report submitted under section #djea7;e77#f7 not later than #ij days after the date on which the report is submitted to ,congress4 4 #e4 ,data tracking of use of solitary confinement ,section #djdg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,prison solitary confinement assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall prepare and transmit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives an annual assessment of the use of solitary confinement by the ,bureau of ,prisons1 as defined in section #djea7;a74 7#b7 ,contents ,each assessment submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the policies and regulations of the ,bureau of ,prisons1 including any changes in policies and regulations1 for determining which inmates are placed in each form of solitary confinement1 or housing in which an inmate is separated from the general population in use during the reporting period1 and a detailed description of each form of solitary confinement in use1 including all maximum and high security facilities1 all special housing units1 all special management units1 all ,administrative ,maximum facilities1 including the ,united ,states ,penitentiary ,administrative ,maximum in ,florence1 ,colorado1 and all ,communication ,management ,units2 7,b7 the number of inmates in the custody of the ,bureau of ,prisons who are housed in each type of solitary confinement for any period and the percentage of all inmates who have spent at least some time in each form of solitary confinement during the reporting period2 7,c7 the demographics of all inmates housed in each type of solitary confinement described in subparagraph 7,a71 including race1 ethnicity1 religion1 age1 and gender2 7,d7 the policies and regulations of the ,bureau of ,prisons1 including any updates in policies and regulations1 for subsequent reviews or appeals of the placement of an inmate into or out of solitary confinement2 7,e7 the number of reviews of and challenges to each type of solitary confinement placement described in subparagraph 7,a7 conducted during the reporting period and the number of reviews or appeals that directly resulted in a change of placement2 7,f7 the general conditions and restrictions for each type of solitary confinement described in subparagraph 7,a71 including the number of hours spent in isolation1 or restraint1 for each1 and the percentage of time these conditions involve single-inmate housing2 7,g7 the mean and median length of stay in each form of solitary confinement described in subparagraph 7,a71 based on all individuals released from solitary confinement during the reporting period1 including maximum and high security facilities1 special housing units1 special management units1 the ,administrative ,maximum facilities1 including the ,united ,states ,penitentiary ,administrative ,maximum in ,florence1 ,colorado1 ,communication ,management ,units1 and any maximum length of stay during the reporting period2 7,h7 the number of inmates who1 after a stay of #e or more days in solitary confinement1 were released directly from solitary confinement to the public during the reporting period2 7,i7 the cost for each form of solitary confinement described in subparagraph 7,a7 in use during the reporting period1 including as compared with the average daily cost of housing an inmate in the general population2 7,j7 statistics for inmate assaults on correctional officers and staff of the ,bureau of ,prisons1 inmate-on-inmate assaults1 and staff-on-inmate use of force incidents in the various forms of solitary confinement described in subparagraph 7,a7 and statistics for such assaults in the general population2 7,k7 the policies for mental health screening1 mental health treatment1 and subsequent mental health reviews for all inmates1 including any update to the policies1 and any additional screening1 treatment1 and monitoring for inmates in solitary confinement2 7,l7 a statement of the types of mental health staff that conducted mental health assessments for the ,bureau of ,prisons during the reporting period1 a description of the different positions in the mental health staff of the ,bureau of ,prisons1 and the number of part- and full-time psychologists and psychiatrists employed by the ,bureau of ,prisons during the reporting period2 7,m7 data on mental health and medical indicators for all inmates in solitary confinement1 including-- 7i7 the number of inmates requiring medication for mental health conditions2 7ii7 the number diagnosed with an intellectual disability2 7iii7 the number diagnosed with serious mental illness2 7iv7 the number of suicides2 7v7 the number of attempted suicides and number of inmates placed on suicide watch2 7vi7 the number of instances of self-harm committed by inmates2 7vii7 the number of inmates with physical disabilities1 including blind1 deaf1 and mobility-impaired inmates2 and 7viii7 the number of instances of forced feeding of inmates2 and 7,n7 any other relevant data4 4 #f4 ,national resource center on solitary confinement reduction and reform 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means an entity1 or a partnership of entities1 that has demonstrated expertise in the fields of-- 7#a7 solitary confinement1 including the reduction and reform of its use2 and 7#b7 providing technical assistance to corrections agencies on how to reduce and reform solitary confinement4 7b7 ,requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,bureau of ,justice ,assistance shall enter into a cooperative agreement1 on a competitive basis1 with an eligible entity for the purpose of establishing a coordinating center for ,state1 local1 and ,federal corrections systems1 which shall conduct activities such as-- 7#a7 provide on-site technical assistance and consultation to ,federal1 ,state1 and local corrections agencies to safely reduce the use of solitary confinement2 7#b7 act as a clearinghouse for research1 data1 and information on the safe reduction of solitary confinement in prisons and other custodial settings1 including facilitating the exchange of information between ,federal1 ,state1 and local practitioners1 national experts1 and researchers2 7#c7 create a minimum of #aj learning sites in ,federal1 ,state1 and local jurisdictions that have already reduced their use of solitary confinement and work with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies to participate in training1 consultation1 and other forms of assistance and partnership with these learning sites2 7#d7 conduct evaluations of jurisdictions that have decreased their use of solitary confinement to determine best practices2 7#e7 conduct research on the effectiveness of alternatives to solitary confinement1 such as step-down or transitional programs1 strategies to reintegrate inmates into general population1 the role of officers and staff culture in reform efforts1 and other research relevant to the safe reduction of solitary confinement2 7#f7 develop and disseminate a toolkit for systems to reduce the excessive use of solitary confinement2 7#g7 develop and disseminate an online self-assessment tool for ,state and local jurisdictions to assess their own use of solitary confinement and identify strategies to reduce its use2 and 7#h7 conduct public webinars to highlight new and promising practices4 7c7 ,administration ,the program under this section shall be administered by the ,bureau of ,justice ,assistance4 7d7 ,report ,on an annual basis1 the coordinating center shall report to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives on its activities and any changes in solitary confinement policy at the ,federal1 ,state1 or local level that have resulted from its activities4 7e7 ,duration ,the ,bureau of ,justice ,assistance shall enter into a cooperative agreement under this section for #e years4 #g4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 to the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons such sums as may be necessary to carry out sections #b1 #c1 #d1 and #e1 and the amendments made by such sections2 and 7#b7 to the ,bureau of ,justice ,assistance such sums as may be necessary to carry out section #f4 #h4 ,notice and comment requirement ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons shall prescribe rules1 in accordance with section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act4 #i4 ,effective date ,except as otherwise provided1 this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act4