PREP Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5482, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii. The stated purpose of the bill is to amend federal law concerning prisons, specifically to establish an Office of Prison Education. The phrase "and for other purposes" indicates that the bill may contain additional provisions beyond the establishment of this office.
As the full text of the bill has not yet been published, the specific details of its proposed programs, operations, and the exact scope of who it affects are not publicly available. However, based on its title, the bill is intended to create a new government office focused on educational opportunities within federal prisons.
Currently, S. 5482 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced, but no further actions have been taken according to the provided information. For the bill to advance, it would typically be referred to a Senate committee, where it could be considered, amended, and potentially voted on before proceeding to the full Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
23 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5482 do?
- This bill, S. 5482, has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii. The stated purpose of the bill is to amend federal law concerning prisons, specifically to establish an Office of Prison Education. The phrase "and for other purposes" indicates that the bill may contain additional provisions beyond the establishment of this office. As the full text of the bill has not yet been published, the specific details of its proposed programs, operations, and the exact scope of who it affects are not publicly available. However, based on its title, the bill is intended to create a new government office focused on educational opportunities within federal prisons. Currently, S. 5482 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced, but no further actions have been taken according to the provided information. For the bill to advance, it would typically be referred to a Senate committee, where it could be considered, amended, and potentially voted on before proceeding to the full Senate for consideration.
- Has S. 5482 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5482. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5482?
- S. 5482 was sponsored by Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5482?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (23 Sep 2026).
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