,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dgeg ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bd1 #bjbd,mr4 ,markey 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,merkley1 ,mr4 ,padilla1 ,mr4 ,booker1 and ,mr4 ,durbin7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to improve the environmental health outcomes of incarcerated people and carceral facility workers1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,environmental ,health in ,prisons ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,sec4 #d4 ,improving environmental monitoring and reporting at ,federal carceral facilities4,sec4 #e4 ,communicating health information and options4,sec4 #f4 ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act ,considerations4,sec4 #g4 ,procurement language4,sec4 #h4 ,creating model programs for environmental health improvements4,sec4 #i4 ,grant program to improve environmental health outcomes for people in ,state1 local1 and ,tribal carceral facilities4,sec4 #aj4 ,report on mitigation and adaptation measures4,sec4 #aa4 ,prohibition on penalization or retaliation4 #b4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,in ,helling v4 ,mc,kinney1 #eji ,u4,s4 #be 7#aiic71 the ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states ruled that the ,constitution of the ,united ,states protects incarcerated people from current and future harm caused by a deliberate indifference to a substantial risk of serious harm4 7#b7 ,carceral facilities across the country expose incarcerated people1 staff1 and surrounding communities to hazardous environmental conditions4 7#c7 ,the environmental health impacts of incarceration disproportionately impact racial minorities1 members of the ,,lgbtq community1 and people with disabilities1 who are several times more likely to be incarcerated in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,every year of incarceration reduces a person's life expectancy by an average of #b years4 7#e7 ,the environmental injustice of imprisonment extends to the siting of carceral facilities1 as the majority of jails are located in communities of color and the majority of prisons are located in low-income rural communities4 7#f7 ,almost #a_/c of ,state and ,federal carceral facilities are located within #c miles of ,superfund sites contaminated with at least #a hazardous substance4 7#g7 #dd percent of incarcerated people1 compared to #ca percent of the general population1 report currently having at least one chronic condition1 such as hypertension1 asthma1 heart disease1 and diabetes1 which makes incarcerated people more susceptible to environmental stressors4 7#h7 ,of incarcerated people identifying as female1 #fe percent report ever having a chronic condition1 which is considerably more than the #ej percent of incarcerated people identifying as male who report ever having a chronic condition4 7#i7 ,incarcerated people perform labor1 such as electronic waste recycling1 asbestos abatement1 lead paint removal1 and forest fire fighting1 which exposes them to hazardous conditions without the same level of protection afforded to other non-incarcerated laborers1 including protective gear and occupational health and safety protocols4 7#aj7 ,the number of incarcerated people in ,federal and ,state carceral facilities aged #ee years or older has increased by more than #bjj percent since #bjjj1 and older people are more susceptible to environmental stressors4 7#aa7 ,the majority of the #abb carceral facilities operated by the ,bureau of ,prisons are located in flood-prone areas4 7#ab7 ,there is currently no unified ,federal plan to provide oversight or relief to incarcerated people during climate disaster events4 7#ac7 ,as of #bjbb1 the departments of corrections for #cc ,states did not have1 or did not make publicly available on their websites1 emergency management plans4 7#ad7 ,following ,hurricane ,harvey in #bjag1 #h1jjj incarcerated people were left for days in #d flooded ,texas ,state carceral facilities without adequate food1 water1 or sanitation4 7#ae7 ,carceral facilities are a source of air and water pollution for surrounding communities4 7#af7 ,carceral facilities are among the most energy-intensive public infrastructure1 consuming an average of #agj1jjj ,british thermal units per square foot4 7#ag7 ,heat indices1 a metric that combines air temperature and relative humidity1 have been logged at higher than #aej degrees ,fahrenheit inside carceral facilities4 7#ah7 ,more than half of all ,tribal carceral facilities could experience at least #ej days each year in temperatures above #ij degrees ,fahrenheit by the end of the #bast century if climate change continues unabated4 7#ai7 ,in the few decades preceding the date of enactment of this ,act1 locations in which carceral facilities are located were1 on average1 exposed to #e4e more days per year of hazardous heat exposure than locations without carceral facilities4 7#bj7 ,state-run carceral facilities in ,texas and ,florida account for #eb percent of total hazardous heat exposure in carceral facilities1 accounting for carceral-level exposure and the number of people exposed1 despite holding #ab percent of all incarcerated people4 7#ba7 #aah carceral facilities1 largely in southern ,california1 ,arizona1 ,texas1 and inland ,florida1 experience on average #ge days or more per year of hazardous heat4 7#bb7 ,in #bjbj1 more than #ijj1jjj incarcerated people in the ,united ,states1 or #de percent of the estimated total incarcerated population1 were housed in #a1gci carceral facilities that increasingly experienced hazardous heat relative to #aihb4 7#bc7 #ac ,states in the southern and midwestern ,united ,states lack universal air conditioning requirements in carceral facilities1 namely ,alabama1 ,arizona1 ,florida1 ,georgia1 ,kansas1 ,kentucky1 ,louisiana1 ,mississippi1 ,missouri1 ,north ,carolina1 ,south ,carolina1 ,texas1 and ,virginia4 7#bd7 #bb ,states lack policies on temperature regulation in carceral facilities4 7#be7 ,only #ag ,states specify allowable temperature ranges in carceral facilities4 7#bf7 ,there are no statutory requirements for allowable temperature ranges in ,federal carceral facilities1 but the ,facilities ,operations ,manual of the ,bureau of ,prisons sets a target temperature of #gf degrees ,fahrenheit during summer months and #fh degrees ,fahrenheit during winter months4 7#bg7 ,incarcerated people and carceral facility staff often lack common and relatively low-cost options to regulate body temperature1 including taking a cool shower1 drinking cold water1 moving into the shade or an air conditioned space1 and operating a fan4 7#bh7 ,in some carceral facilities1 fans cost the equivalent of several months of wages and are delivered months after being ordered4 7#bi7 ,more than #fj percent of incarcerated people report taking prescription medication that could affect the ability to regulate body temperature and increase sensitivity to heat and cold4 7#cj7 ,many antipsychotic drugs1 which are commonly prescribed to incarcerated people-- 7,a7 can affect central thermoregulatory processes1 causing the body to overheat by reducing cutaneous blood flow2 and 7,b7 can have anticholinergic effects1 reducing the body's ability to produce sweat4 7#ca7 ,between #aihj and #bjai1 more than #a1bjj cases were filed in ,state and ,federal courts alleging unsafe conditions relating to the temperatures in carceral facilities1 including the following3 7,a7 ,temperatures exceeding #ajj degrees ,fahrenheit4 7,b7 ,faulty ventilation systems4 7,c7 ,limited cooling resources1 such as water and access to fans4 7,d7 ,broken heating systems4 7,e7 ,temperatures below #cb degrees ,fahrenheit4 7,f7 ,ice forming in toilets4 7,g7 ,inadequate clothing and blankets4 7,h7 ,conditions that caused frostbite4 7#cb7 ,the incarcerated population in #ah ,states and the ,federal system exceeds the rated capacity of carceral facilities1 causing the buildup of heat and a decrease in air quality4 7#cc7 ,despite the issues described in paragraph 7#cb71 there are no plans in place to decarcerate people or implement diversion programs4 7#cd7 ,in #bjbc1 high security ,federal carceral facilities were #bc percent over their rated capacity4 7#ce7 ,between #bjaa and #bjba1 more than #e1jjj violations of standards under the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 occurred among the #djh carceral facilities that have their own drinking water systems1 leading to nearly #c1jjj enforcement actions by ,federal and ,state agencies4 7#cf7 ,a study published by researchers in the ,american ,journal of ,public ,health found that #dg percent of carceral facilities in the ,united ,states housing at least #iij1jjj people and #ab1ijj juveniles have not less than #a presumptive source of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination in the same watershed boundary at a higher elevation of the facility4 7#cg7 ,incarcerated people and carceral facility staff within carceral facilities with contaminated water have limited options to obtain alternative water sources or use water treatment technologies4 7#ch7 ,bottled water from carceral facility commissaries can be prohibitively expensive4 7#ci7 ,the cost of #fd fluid ounces of bottled water from carceral facility commissaries1 which is the recommended daily volumetric intake1 is typically #cj percent greater than the average daily wage of an incarcerated person4 7#dj7 ,more than a quarter of community water systems exclusively serving carceral facilities in the southwestern ,united ,states have average arsenic levels exceeding the maximum contaminant level standards of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency of #aj micrograms per liter4 7#da7 ,average #f-year arsenic concentrations in community water systems exclusively serving carceral facilities in the southwestern ,united ,states were more than twice the concentrations of other community water systems in the same geographic areas4 7#db7 #dc percent of all water samples collected at the ,massachusetts ,correctional ,institution at ,norfolk between #bjaa and #bjah had hazardous levels of manganese4 7#dc7 ,poor ventilation in carceral facilities can lead to the spread of infectious respiratory diseases1 allergies1 other respiratory illnesses1 and psychological stress4 7#dd7 ,in #bjbj1 the ,,covid-#ai case rate was #e4e times higher in carceral facilities than in the rest of the population1 due in part to poor ventilation4 7#de7 ,more than #aee carceral facilities in ,new ,york1 ,new ,jersey1 ,delaware1 and ,pennsylvania experienced hazardous air quality from wildfire smog events during the summer of #bjbc4 7#df7 #ed carceral facilities in the ,united ,states are located in areas that are above the #ieth percentile for wildfire risk4 7#dg7 ,during the #bjbj ,dixie ,fire in ,california1 #b ,california ,state carceral facilities within the designated mandatory evacuation zone were not evacuated1 forcing incarcerated people and carceral facility staff to breathe hazardous air4 7#dh7 ,testing at ,garner ,correctional ,institution in ,newtown1 ,connecticut1 in #bjad revealed-- 7,a7 radon levels at or above the standard levels set by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,b7 that air at one location in the facility had more than #bc picocuries of radiation per liter of air1 which can cause as much lung damage as smoking #ba_/b packs of cigarettes per day4 7#di7 ,a tire landfill adjacent to the ,laborde ,correctional ,center in ,louisiana burned for #d days before the facility was evacuated1 exposing incarcerated people and carceral facility staff to hazardous air pollutants4 7#ej7 ,incarcerated people and carceral facility staff at ,pennsylvania ,state ,correctional ,institution1 a facility located near a toxic coal waste site1 report high rates of respiratory problems and cancer4 7#ea7 ,poor air quality has been shown to make the behavior of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff more volatile1 resulting in a threat to safety within the facility4 7#eb7 ,incarcerated people-- 7,a7 are often served meals that are high in fat1 salt1 sugar1 and carbohydrates2 and 7,b7 have little access to fresh fruits1 vegetables1 and other foods that are requisite for good health4 7#ec7 ,diets of incarcerated people are regularly below dietary reference intakes for vitamin ,d1 magnesium1 and omega #cs1 which are nutrients that play a part in bipolar disorder1 anxiety1 and depression4 7#ed7 ,incarcerated people with access to green space are less likely to engage in self-harming or violent behavior4 7#ee7 ,incarcerated people and carceral facility staff with little access to natural light are more likely to exhibit signs of depression4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 many of the specific examples of environmental injustice detailed in subsection 7a7 are widespread at carceral facilities throughout the ,united ,states2 7#b7 many of the examples of environmental injustice detailed in subsection 7a7 are also commonly encountered within communities with higher than average incarceration rates1 thereby perpetuating systemic patterns of environmental harm2 7#c7 racial minorities and ,,lgbtq people are more likely to be incarcerated and therefore bear a disproportionate burden of the environmental health impacts of mass incarceration2 and 7#d7 incarcerated people and carceral facility staff should-- 7,a7 have the right to a healthy living environment2 7,b7 have access to reasonable alternatives and options during environmental health emergencies2 and 7,c7 have access to comprehensible information regarding environmental health variables1 rights1 and mitigation and adaptation measures to overcome environmental health threats4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,carceral facility ,the term carceral facility-- 7,a7 means physical infrastructure or an environment in which currently incarcerated people are held or required to spend significant periods of time2 and 7,b7 includes a prison1 jail1 juvenile detention center1 juvenile secure facility1 mental health facility1 treatment facility1 rehabilitation center1 civil commitment facility1 civil detention facility1 and immigration facility4 7#c7 ,carceral facility staff ,the term carceral facility staff-- 7,a7 means a person employed at or by1 or who volunteers at1 a carceral facility who faces exposure to similar environmental stressors as people incarcerated at the facility2 and 7,b7 includes a person described in subparagraph 7,a7 who is a correctional officer1 guard1 contractor1 grounds staff1 maintenance staff1 cafeteria staff1 commissary and canteen staff1 program staff1 educator1 healthcare worker1 religious staff1 legal counsel or advocate1 or volunteer4 7#d7 ,comprehensible information ,the term comprehensible information1 with respect to information communicated to an incarcerated person1 means a standard of accessibility that-- 7,a7 is in agreement with a native language of the person or a language the person speaks or reads with enough fluency to comprehend technical information2 7,b7 facilitates comprehension based on the educational level and disability status of the person2 7,c7 provides opportunity to seek out clarification and ask questions regarding the information and its implications for environmental health2 and 7,d7 complies with section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 and its implementing regulations or any successor regulations1 and title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq471 and its implementing regulations or any successor regulations4 7#e7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,prisons4 7#f7 ,environmental health ,the term environmental health means aspects of human health1 including quality of life and disease1 that are impacted by environmental stressors4 7#g7 ,environmental stressor ,the term environmental stressor means a physical1 biological1 chemical1 or other aspect of the natural or built environment1 including the presence or absence of functional infrastructure1 which can lead to adverse health outcomes4 7#h7 ,exposure ,the term exposure means the condition of being subject to an environmental stressor through inhalation1 consumption1 drinking1 absorption1 ambient conditions1 or close proximity4 7#i7 ,federal carceral facility ,the term ,federal carceral facility means a carceral facility operated by1 affiliated with1 or operated under a contract with-- 7,a7 the ,bureau of ,prisons2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service2 7,c7 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 or 7,d7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7#aj7 ,incarcerated person ,the term incarcerated person-- 7,a7 means an individual held in a carceral facility2 and 7,b7 includes an individual awaiting trial1 an individual awaiting a ruling by an immigration judge1 and an individual serving a sentence4 7#aa7 ,state1 local1 or tribal carceral facility ,the term ,state1 local1 or ,tribal carceral facility means a carceral facility operated by1 affiliated with1 or operated under a contract with a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government4 7#ab7 ,superfund site ,the term ,superfund site means a hazardous waste site or a site on the ,national ,priorities ,list developed by the ,president in accordance with section #aje7;a77#h77;,b7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7;a77#h77;,b774 7#ac7 ,vulnerable population ,the term vulnerable population-- 7,a7 means a group of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff who are at higher risk of exposure to environmental stressors or higher risk of negative health outcomes from exposure to environmental stressors2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 people who are older than #ej years of age2 7ii7 children2 7iii7 adolescents2 7iv7 young adults who are between #ah years of age and #be years of age2 7v7 pregnant1 post-natal1 or breastfeeding people2 7vi7 people who have preexisting medical conditions or take medications that can make them more susceptible to heat or cold2 7vii7 people who work or labor at sites having conditions hazardous to human health2 7viii7 people who have a disability that makes them especially susceptible to environmental stressors or less able to mitigate exposure to environmental stressors2 7ix7 people who have been substantially and cumulatively exposed to environmental stressors on account of the duration of their sentence2 and 7x7 people who are not yet acclimated to environmental stressors that are commonly experienced during incarceration1 including those who have been incarcerated for less than #a year from the date of intake4 #d4 ,improving environmental monitoring and reporting at ,federal carceral facilities 7a7 ,data 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall make publicly available1 including on a publicly accessible website1 data on the prevalence of1 and exposure to1 environmental stressors at ,federal carceral facilities1 including-- 7,a7 the ambient air quality of outdoor recreational space and how levels of carbon monoxide1 lead1 nitrogen oxides1 ground-level ozone1 particulate matter1 and sulfur dioxide compare to the ,national ,ambient ,air ,quality ,standards of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,b7 the indoor air quality of spaces in which incarcerated people are held or to which incarcerated people have access2 7,c7 how the indoor air quality of spaces described in subparagraph 7,b7 compares to-- 7i7 thresholds defined by the ,air ,quality ,index2 and 7ii7 action levels issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 including the radon action level2 7,d7 how the indoor air quality infrastructure compares to standards promulgated and guidance issued by the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration and the ,american ,society of ,heating1 ,refrigerating and ,air-,conditioning ,engineers2 7,e7 the presence of asbestos2 7,f7 the quality of water that incarcerated people receive to drink1 use for sanitary purposes1 or otherwise consume relative to-- 7i7 primary drinking water regulations or secondary drinking water regulations 7as those terms are defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f772 and 7ii7 the regulatory standards set by the ,state or ,tribal agency that has jurisdiction over the facility2 7,g7 the mean and range of temperatures and heat stress indices1 taking into account humidity1 to which incarcerated people are exposed in different seasons2 7,h7 the presence of pests1 mold1 and communicable diseases2 7,i7 access to natural light1 light levels conducive to sleep1 and green space2 7,j7 the quality of the diets of incarcerated people relative to the ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans published by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,k7 the levels of noise in areas where incarcerated people spend or are required to spend significant amounts of time2 and 7,l7 how the noise levels described in subparagraph 7,k7 compare to guidance issued by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration4 7#b7 ,data principles ,the ,director1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall ensure that the data published under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 reflect conditions at the point of use or exposure of incarcerated people2 7,b7 abide by the principles of findability1 accessibility1 interoperability1 and reusability1 as commonly defined in scientific literature2 7,c7 are timely and freely available2 7,d7 are published in a machine-readable file format1 to support academic research1 journalistic investigation1 and advocacy2 7,e7 to the extent practicable1 are provided in a format and are accompanied by information1 such as the number of incarcerated people at the facility and capacity of the facility1 that facilitates use by the judicial system in determining sentencing and eligibility for incarceration diversion programs2 7,f7 to the extent practicable1 while maintaining anonymity1 are disaggregated by facility1 ,state1 location1 race1 ethnicity1 immigration status1 native language1 sexual orientation1 sex1 gender1 educational achievement1 age1 disability status1 pregnancy status1 duration of sentence1 previous incarceration history1 and category of the criminal charge against the person2 7,g7 to the extent practicable1 are disaggregated to levels that track exposure at the level of discrete individuals1 ensuring that personally identifiable information is removed2 and 7,h7 to the extent practicable1 include information on economic cost and years of life lost associated with the cumulative exposure of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff to environmental stressors at ,federal carceral facilities4 7b7 ,advisory panel 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall establish and provide resources for an independent advisory panel authorized to-- 7,a7 conduct research on environmental health at all ,federal carceral facilities2 7,b7 provide recommendations to increase monitoring of environmental stressors at all ,federal carceral facilities2 7,c7 provide recommendations for policy interventions to mitigate and adapt to environmental health threats at all ,federal carceral facilities2 7,d7 advise on which environmental stressors arise from factors within ,federal carceral facilities and which environmental stressors arise from factors external to ,federal carceral facilities1 and advise on interagency collaborations to mitigate these external factors2 and 7,e7 advise on any emergency management protocols established to respond to environmental health threats at facilities4 7#b7 ,members ,the advisory panel established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be comprised of public health researchers and experts1 currently and formerly incarcerated people1 people currently and formerly incarcerated in juvenile justice systems1 carceral facility staff1 carceral facility staff union leaders1 organizations that seek to improve the environmental health of incarcerated people and people incarcerated in juvenile justice systems1 and community-based organizations that represent currently and formerly incarcerated people4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make publicly available a report detailing1 for each ,federal carceral facility-- 7#a7 applicable recommendations described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 the prevalence and quantitative measurements of the environmental stressors described in section #d7;a77#a72 and 7#c7 compiled narratives or qualitative data provided by incarcerated people1 formerly incarcerated people who were released from custody not more than #e years before the date on which the report is submitted1 and carceral facility staff on environmental health conditions4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the monitoring and data reporting requirements under this section4 #e4 ,communicating health information and options 7a7 ,bureau of prisons ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general1 acting through the ,director1 shall conduct assessments of existing data and establish regulations that ensure that incarcerated people and carceral facility staff in each ,federal carceral facility under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,prisons receive1 upon intake or commencement of employment1 and annually thereafter1 oral and written comprehensible information on-- 7#a7 the prevalence and quantitative measurements of environmental stressors in the respective ,federal carceral facility1 including the data made available under section #d7;a77#a72 7#b7 the risk of exposure to environmental stressors known to present a threat to environmental health in the respective ,federal carceral facility to-- 7,a7 the general incarcerated population2 7,b7 vulnerable populations within the general incarcerated population2 and 7,c7 carceral facility staff2 7#c7 measures being undertaken by the ,director to mitigate or adapt to environmental stressors known to present a threat to environmental health in the respective ,federal carceral facility2 and 7#d7 a complete list of options and protective measures available to incarcerated people and carceral facility staff to address the risk of harm from exposure to environmental stressors known to present a threat to environmental health in the respective ,federal carceral facility1 including-- 7,a7 associated costs and lower-cost or cost-free alternatives2 and 7,b7 instructions on how incarcerated people and carceral facility staff can avail themselves of these options4 7b7 ,other ,federal ,carceral ,facilities ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall conduct assessments of existing data and establish regulations substantially similar to the regulations established under subsection 7a7 for each ,federal carceral facility under their respective jurisdictions4 7c7 ,cause of action ,notwithstanding section #g of the ,civil ,rights of ,institutionalized ,persons ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiig;e71 any incarcerated person or carceral facility staff aggrieved by a violation of the information communication requirements under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 may bring an action under this subsection against the relevant ,federal agency in the district court of the ,united ,states for the district containing the facility at which the violation is alleged to have occurred for the relief available under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,relief ,relief for a person prevailing in an action brought under subsection 7c7 may include-- 7#a7 mandatory injunctive relief to provide such information as required under subsection 7a7 or 7b72 7#b7 damages for adverse health outcomes resulting from the withholding of information on environmental health conditions required under subsection 7a7 or 7b72 and 7#c7 compensation for litigation costs1 filing fees1 expert witness fees1 and reasonable attorneys' fees4 7e7 ,publication of ,information 7#a7 ,bureau of ,prisons ,not later than #fj days after information is first provided to the relevant incarcerated people and carceral facility staff pursuant to the regulations promulgated under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall make that information and any associated material available on a publicly accessible website4 7#b7 ,other ,federal carceral facilities ,not later than #ahj days after information is first provided to the relevant incarcerated people and carceral facility staff pursuant to the regulations promulgated under subsection 7b71 the director of the agency that the carceral facility is operated by1 affiliated with1 or under contract with shall make that information and any associated material publicly available4 7f7 ,state ,guidance ,beginning in the fifth fiscal year following the date of enactment of this ,act1 and in each fiscal year thereafter1 for each ,state that receives a grant under subpart #a of part ,e of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaea et seq47 that does not have in effect throughout the ,state for the fiscal year laws1 regulations1 or guidance that mandate substantially similar requirements to the requirements under subsection 7a71 the ,attorney ,general shall ensure that #be percent of the grant funding that would otherwise be allocated to the ,state under such subpart shall be set aside for use to remediate environmental health threats in carceral facilities in the ,state4 #f4 ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act ,considerations 7a7 ,use of data ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality1 and the ,national ,environmental ,justice ,advisory ,council1 after taking into consideration recommendations from the advisory panel and data reported pursuant to section #d1 shall review and update procedures relating to the implementation of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 with respect to major ,federal actions carried out at ,federal carceral facilities4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees detailing how the agencies' procedures relating to the implementation of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 with respect to major ,federal actions carried out at ,federal carceral facilities have been updated pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,content of environmental impact statements 7#a7 ,environmental justice analysis ,an environmental impact statement prepared for a proposed agency action relating to ,federal carceral facilities completed pursuant to section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c77 shall include an analysis of the direct1 indirect1 and cumulative environmental impacts of the proposed action on communities with environmental justice concerns1 including both surrounding communities and populations of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff within the relevant facility4 7#b7 ,alternatives to incarceration ,an environmental impact statement prepared for a proposed agency action relating to new construction or expansion of ,federal carceral facilities completed pursuant to section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c77 shall include1 as part of the analysis of reasonable alternatives required pursuant to that section1 analyses regarding decarceration1 diversion1 compassionate release1 and other programs designed to reduce the size of the incarcerated population4 7d7 ,access to documentation ,all draft and final environmental assessments1 findings of no significant impact1 categorical exclusion determinations1 environmental impact statements1 and supporting documentation1 including ,federal ,register notices shall also be made readily and freely accessible to incarcerated people at1 or who are foreseeably likely to be transferred to1 facilities impacted by the applicable major ,federal action1 by proactively providing incarcerated people and carceral facility staff with opportunities to access and study physical or digital copies of the documents4 7e7 ,opportunity for comment ,all incarcerated people and carceral facility staff at1 or who are foreseeably likely to be transferred to or employed at1 facilities impacted by a major ,federal action that is subject to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 shall be given the opportunity to participate in the scoping and public review process for an environmental impact statement by being given access to resources to study the environmental impact statement and submit public comments4 7f7 ,inclusion in agency record of decision ,the relevant ,federal agency shall include in its record of decision or finding of no significant impact1 as applicable1 prepared for any review process subject to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 a summary of how the feedback from incarcerated people and carceral facility staff pursuant to subsection 7e7 was factored into the agency's decision-making process4 #g4 ,procurement language ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration1 shall implement procurement language that gives preference to contractors and vendors that1 for any given contract1 demonstrate that any infrastructure installation in a ,federal carceral facility as a result of new construction1 maintenance1 a retrofit1 a repair1 or rehabilitation of the ,federal carceral facility aids in improving the environmental health of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff4 #h4 ,creating model programs for environmental health improvements 7a7 ,feasibility studies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 in consultation with the advisory panel established under section #d7;b71 shall conduct and make publicly available feasibility studies to investigate the potential environmental health benefits of improvements to carceral facilities for incarcerated people1 carceral facility staff1 and residents of surrounding communities4 7#b7 ,scope of studies ,the studies conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall investigate not fewer than #aj ,federal carceral facilities that have a variety of security levels and in total hold not fewer than #e1jjj incarcerated people4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the feasibility studies required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall consult with the advisory panel established under section #d7;b71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies4 7#d7 ,facilities ,at least one facility under the jurisdiction of each of the ,bureau of ,prisons1 the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall be the subject of a feasibility study required under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,subjects ,the feasibility studies required under paragraph 7#a7 shall study the costs1 security considerations1 and anticipated health benefits of decreasing the size of the incarcerated population1 updating1 installing1 or retrofitting infrastructure in ,federal carceral facilities and establishing1 supporting1 or expanding programs in order to minimize exposure or increase resiliency to environmental stressors at the point of use or exposure to such stressors1 including factors such as-- 7,a7 air quality1 ventilation1 heating1 insulation1 air conditioning1 shade1 and air filtration2 7,b7 fire safety2 7,c7 water treatment1 filtration1 and softening2 7,d7 asbestos abatement2 7,e7 pest1 mold1 and communicable disease abatement2 7,f7 natural light2 7,g7 noise pollution2 7,h7 waste management2 7,i7 opportunities for exercise available to incarcerated people2 7,j7 green space1 including gardens1 indoor plants1 and other healthy vegetation visible to incarcerated people2 and 7,k7 organic farming1 hydroponics1 greenhouses1 and other methods of producing nutritious foods at or near ,federal carceral facilities consumed by incarcerated people within the facility4 7b7 ,prioritization ,in selecting ,federal carceral facilities on which to focus the studies conducted under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 shall prioritize ,federal carceral facilities based on-- 7#a7 the size of the vulnerable population at the ,federal carceral facility2 7#b7 the known prevalence of environmental stressors at the ,federal carceral facility2 7#c7 the degree to which studies would fill data gaps in environmental health at the ,federal carceral facility2 7#d7 the proximity of the ,federal carceral facility to sources of pollution1 such as landfills1 factories1 and ,superfund sites2 and 7#e7 the age of the environmental health infrastructure of the ,federal carceral facility4 7c7 ,feedback ,the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 shall solicit feedback on the feasibility studies conducted under subsection 7a77#a7 by-- 7#a7 establishing a forum for public comment that enables feedback from stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 incarcerated people and formerly incarcerated people2 7,b7 ,federal carceral facility staff2 7,c7 family and friends of incarcerated people2 7,d7 contractors of ,federal carceral facilities2 7,e7 relevant community-based organizations2 7,f7 relevant organizations2 7,g7 healthcare providers2 and 7,h7 public health researchers2 and 7#b7 soliciting the opinion of the advisory panel established under section #d7;b74 7d7 ,facility improvements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,director makes the feasibility studies conducted pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 publicly available1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 in consultation with the advisory panel established under section #d7;b71 shall make improvements to the environmental health of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff at not fewer than #e of the ,federal carceral facilities that were the subject of feasibility studies by decreasing the size of the incarcerated population1 updating1 installing1 or retrofitting infrastructure in the facilities1 or establishing1 supporting1 or expanding programs pursuant to paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 shall take into account-- 7,a7 the feasibility studies conducted under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 the feedback received pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,scope of improvements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 funds may only be used to-- 7,a7 improve infrastructure in carceral facilities relating to air quality1 ventilation1 temperature1 water quality1 water treatment1 waste management1 noise pollution1 and light pollution2 7,b7 increase the access of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff to natural light and green space2 7,c7 establish1 support1 or expand opportunities for incarcerated people to grow or raise nutritious and culturally relevant food through organic farming1 hydroponics1 or greenhouses to be consumed by incarcerated people within the carceral facility at which the food is grown2 7,d7 improve the nutrition of meals served to incarcerated people1 including when feasible by serving fresh fruits and vegetables at no additional charge2 7,e7 improve the occupational health and safety of incarcerated people by providing personal protective equipment and establishing safer work opportunities2 7,f7 educate incarcerated people and carceral facility staff on strategies and options to minimize exposure to environmental stressors and otherwise safeguard or improve environmental health2 7,g7 train carceral facility staff to recognize signs of illness relating to environmental health and appropriately intervene to mitigate the environmental stressors causing such illnesses2 7,h7 establish1 support1 or expand pretrial diversion1 reentry1 compassionate release1 and other programs that provide an alternative to incarceration1 especially for vulnerable populations2 7,i7 improve access to quality medical care from non-profit providers for incarcerated people and carceral facility staff1 including physical and mental health care1 ensure medical personnel in carceral facilities are adequately trained to detect and treat illnesses related to environmental health1 and facilitate the transfer of health records to community providers as people exit the criminal justice system to facilitate continuity of care2 and 7,j7 purchase items that could be used to rapidly mitigate exposure to environmental health stressors in times of an emergency without additional cost to incarcerated people and carceral facility staff1 such as clothing1 blankets1 bottled water1 fans1 and air filters4 7#d7 ,compensation of ,community ,based ,organizations ,funds may be used to compensate community based organizations and other non-profit organizations that support or further the improvements and programs listed under paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,restriction ,in carrying out this subsection-- 7,a7 funds may not be used to carry out infrastructure improvements or actions that increase the capacity of ,federal carceral facilities to hold additional incarcerated people2 7,b7 funds may not be used to pay carceral facility staff2 and 7,c7 not more than #e percent of the funds appropriated pursuant to subsection 7e7 may be used for the purposes of carrying out subparagraphs 7,i7 or 7,j7 of paragraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,completion date ,the programs established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be completed not later than #e years after the feasibility studies conducted under subsection 7a77#a7 are made publicly available pursuant to such subsection4 7#g7 ,participation ,to the extent practicable1 including through reevaluation of policies that restrict the access of incarcerated people to tools or restrict the time incarcerated people spend outside of cells at carceral facilities1 the ,director shall provide opportunities for incarcerated people to actively participate in the improvements described in paragraph 7#a74 7#h7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the completion of the programs established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,u4,s4 ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the outcomes of the programs established1 supported1 or expanded under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 quantitative indicators of the success of the programs at improving the environmental health of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff1 including1 when feasible1 data disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 gender1 primary language1 age1 disability status1 sexuality1 and1 in the case of an incarcerated person1 the category of the criminal charge against the person2 7,b7 relevant quantitative and qualitative evaluations of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff on the perceived impact of the program2 and 7,c7 strategies to replicate the programs at other ,federal carceral facilities4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #i4 ,grant program to improve environmental health outcomes for people in ,state1 local1 and ,tribal carceral facilities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state government2 7,b7 a local government2 or 7,c7 a federally recognized ,tribal government4 7#b7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,environmental ,health for ,incarcerated ,people ,grant ,program established under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7b7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency the ,environmental ,health for ,incarcerated ,people ,grant ,program4 7c7 ,awards ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights1 shall award grants under the ,program to eligible entities for the purpose of decreasing the size of the incarcerated population1 updating1 installing1 or retrofitting infrastructure1 or establishing1 supporting1 or expanding programs in ,state1 local1 and ,tribal carceral facilities to improve environmental health outcomes for incarcerated people and carceral facility staff pursuant to subsection 7g74 7d7 ,applications ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under the ,program shall submit to the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights may require4 7e7 ,consultation ,in awarding grants under the ,program1 the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights shall consult stakeholders1 such as-- 7#a7 relevant community-based organizations1 such as organizations that represent incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people including people currently and formerly incarcerated in juvenile secure facilities and civil commitment facilities1 and organizations that seek to improve environmental health outcomes for incarcerated people and carceral facility staff2 7#b7 environmental and public health researchers and policy experts2 and 7#c7 relevant advocacy organizations4 7f7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under the ,program1 the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights shall prioritize eligible entities based on-- 7#a7 the size of the vulnerable population incarcerated under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity2 7#b7 the known prevalence of environmental stressors in or near carceral facilities under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity2 7#c7 the degree to which grants would fill gaps in data on environmental health variables described in subsection 7g7 at ,state1 local1 and ,tribal carceral facilities2 7#d7 the proximity of carceral facilities under the jurisdiction of the eligible entity to sources of pollution1 such as landfills1 factories1 and ,superfund sites2 and 7#e7 the extent to which the eligible entity has demonstrated a commitment to improving the environmental health of incarcerated people1 including by making-- 7,a7 prior investments in environmental health infrastructure at carceral facilities2 and 7,b7 prior efforts to comply with court-ordered schedules to meet environmental standards at carceral facilities4 7g7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under the ,program shall use amounts from the grant to decrease the size of the incarcerated population1 update1 install1 or retrofit infrastructure1 and establish1 support1 or expand programs that minimize environmental stressors at points of use or exposure of incarcerated people by-- 7#a7 improving infrastructure in carceral facilities relating to air quality1 ventilation1 temperature1 shade1 water quality1 water treatment1 waste management1 noise pollution1 or light pollution2 7#b7 increasing the access of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff to natural light and green space2 7#c7 establishing1 supporting1 or expanding opportunities for incarcerated people to grow or raise nutritious and culturally relevant food through organic farming1 hydroponics1 or greenhouses to be consumed by incarcerated people within the carceral facility at which the food is grown2 7#d7 improving the nutrition of meals served to incarcerated people1 including by serving fresh fruits and vegetables at no additional charge2 7#e7 improving the occupational health and safety of incarcerated people by providing personal protective equipment and establishing safer work opportunities2 7#f7 educating incarcerated people and carceral facility staff on strategies and options to minimize exposure to environmental stressors and otherwise safeguard or improve environmental health2 7#g7 training carceral facility staff to recognize signs of illness relating to environmental health and appropriately intervene to mitigate the environmental stressors causing such illnesses2 7#h7 establishing1 supporting1 or expanding pretrial diversion1 reentry1 compassionate release1 and other programs that provide an alternative to incarceration1 especially for vulnerable populations2 7#i7 improving access to quality medical care from non-profit providers for incarcerated people and carceral facility staff1 including physical and mental health care1 ensuring medical personnel in carceral facilities are adequately trained to detect and treat illnesses related to environmental health1 and facilitating the transfer of health records to community providers as people exit the criminal justice system to facilitate continuity of care2 or 7#aj7 purchasing items that could be used to rapidly mitigate exposure to environmental health stressors in times of an emergency without additional cost to incarcerated people and carceral facility staff1 such as clothing1 blankets1 bottled water1 fans1 and air filters4 7h7 ,compensation of ,community ,based ,organizations ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under the ,program may use amounts from the grant to compensate community based organizations and other non-profit organizations that support or further the improvements and programs pursuant to subsection 7g74 7i7 ,restrictions ,in carrying out this subsection-- 7#a7 funds may not be used to carry out infrastructure improvements or actions that increase the capacity of carceral facilities to hold additional incarcerated people2 7#b7 funds may not be used to pay carceral facility staff2 and 7#c7 an eligible entity may not use more than #e percent of amounts from a grant awarded under the ,program to facilitate the aims pursuant to subsection 7g77#i7 or purchase rapid response items pursuant to subsection 7g77#aj74 7j7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under the ,program shall be for a #e-year period4 7k7 ,duties ,a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government that receives a grant under the ,program shall-- 7#a7 implement the program or initiative funded by the grant2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of the termination of the grant1 report to the ,attorney ,general outputs and outcomes of the program or initiative described in paragraph 7#a71 including information on-- 7,a7 quantitative indicators of the success of the program or initiative at improving the environmental health of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff1 including data disaggregated by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 gender1 primary language1 age1 disability status1 sexuality1 and1 in the case of an incarcerated person1 the category of the criminal charge against the person2 7,b7 relevant quantitative and qualitative evaluations of incarcerated people and carceral facility staff on the perceived impact of the program or initiative2 7,c7 strategies to sustain the program or initiative beyond the duration of the grant2 7,d7 emergency management protocols for responding to environmental health threats at carceral facilities under the jurisdiction of the grant recipient2 and 7,e7 strategies to replicate the successful aspects of the program or initiative at other carceral facilities4 7l7 ,report ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the outcomes of grants awarded under the ,program4 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7n7 ,distribution of funds ,not less than #ae percent of funds appropriated under this section shall be directed to support programs and initiatives that benefit ,tribal carceral facilities4 #aj4 ,report on mitigation and adaptation measures ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing-- 7#a7 rapid-response and longer-term measures undertaken at ,federal carceral facilities to-- 7,a7 mitigate the exposure of incarcerated people and staff of ,federal carceral facilities to ambient air pollutants2 7,b7 improve indoor air quality2 7,c7 improve water quality at point of use and increase access to safe water for incarcerated people and carceral facility staff2 7,d7 mitigate the exposure of incarcerated people and staff of ,federal carceral facilities to extreme cold and heat2 7,e7 increase opportunities for incarcerated people and staff of ,federal carceral facilities to access natural light and green space2 7,f7 ensure incarcerated people have access to a healthy1 culturally relevant1 and nutritious diet2 7,g7 abate asbestos1 pests1 mold1 and communicable diseases2 7,h7 improve the occupational health and safety of incarcerated laborers and carceral facility staff2 and 7,i7 improve access to quality medical care for incarcerated people and carceral facility staff1 including physical and mental health care1 and ensure medical personnel in carceral facilities are adequately trained to detect and treat illnesses related to environmental health2 7#b7 plans in place to mitigate or adapt to events1 such as natural disasters or equipment failure1 that increase the exposure of incarcerated people and staff of ,federal carceral facilities to environmental stressors2 7#c7 evaluations from incarcerated people describing the extent to which the measures and plans described under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 are conducive to improving or protecting the environmental health of vulnerable populations within ,federal carceral facilities2 and 7#d7 data limitations and monitoring constraints that inhibit the mitigation of or adaptation to environmental stressors at ,federal carceral facilities4 #aa4 ,prohibition on penalization or retaliation 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term penalized or retaliated against includes actions such as-- 7#a7 being placed in solitary confinement2 7#b7 having employment terminated2 7#c7 being placed on employment leave2 7#d7 being assigned to unfavorable labor2 7#e7 being transferred to a different cell1 cellblock1 or facility2 7#f7 having privileges revoked2 or 7#g7 being subjected to unequal enforcement of policies4 7b7 ,federal carceral facilities ,a person incarcerated at1 or carceral facility staff employed at1 a ,federal carceral facility may not be penalized or retaliated against for-- 7#a7 requesting1 responding to requests for1 or volunteering information pursuant to this ,act on environmental health conditions in any ,federal carceral facility1 including requesting information collected pursuant to section #d1 serving on or communicating with the advisory panel established under section #d1 or providing evaluations for inclusion in the reports submitted under sections #d1 #h1 and #aj2 or 7#b7 filing an administrative complaint pursuant to subsection 7f74 7c7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal carceral facilities ,a person incarcerated at1 or carceral facility staff employed at1 a carceral facility operated by1 affiliated with1 or operated under a contract with a ,state or federally recognized ,indian ,tribe that has received funds from a grant under section #i may not be penalized or retaliated against for-- 7#a7 requesting1 responding to requests for1 or volunteering information on environmental health conditions in any ,state1 local1 or ,tribal carceral facility1 including providing evaluations for inclusion in reports under section #i2 or 7#b7 filing an administrative complaint pursuant to subsection 7f74 7d7 ,cause of action ,notwithstanding section #g of the ,civil ,rights of ,institutionalized ,persons ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiig;e71 any person who alleges penalization or retaliation in violation of subsection 7b7 or 7c7 may bring an action under this subsection against the ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government in the district court of the ,united ,states for the district in which the facility at which the violation is alleged to have occurred is located1 for the relief available under subsection 7e74 7e7 ,relief ,relief for a person prevailing in an action brought under subsection 7d7 may include-- 7#a7 mandatory or prohibitive injunctive relief to prevent or terminate any acts in violation of subsection 7b7 or 7c72 7#b7 damages for wages lost due to penalization or retribution in violation of subsection 7b7 or 7c72 and 7#c7 compensation for litigation costs1 filing fees1 expert witness fees1 and reasonable attorneys' fees4 7f7 ,administrative complaint ,any incarcerated person or carceral facility staff who has been penalized or retaliated against in violation of subsection 7b7 or 7c7 may file an administrative complaint with the ,attorney ,general1 the status or outcome of which shall not alter a person's right to bring an action under subsection 7d74 7g7 ,federal violations ,upon receiving an administrative complaint pursuant to subsection 7f71 the ,attorney ,general1 acting through the ,director1 may take disciplinary action against carceral facility staff who violate subsection 7b74 7h7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal violations 7#a7 ,in general ,upon receiving an administrative complaint pursuant to subsection 7f71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights1 may modify or revoke1 after opportunity for a hearing1 a grant awarded to an eligible entity pursuant to section #i upon finding a violation of subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,limitation ,no such modification or revocation may be made pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 until the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,environmental ,justice and ,external ,civil ,rights has advised the appropriate person or persons affiliated with the eligible entity of the violation and has determined that subsequent compliance cannot be secured by voluntary means4