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HR 1990 IH
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1990
To establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program in the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 21, 2009
Mr. CARDOZA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program in the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 2. OLEORESIN CAPSICUM SPRAY PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Pilot Program Authorized- The Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons shall conduct a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of the routine issuance of Oleoresin Capsicum spray to staff.
(b) Scope of Pilot Program- The Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons shall have the discretion to--
(1) select the specific Bureau of Prisons institution or institutions participating in the pilot program;
(2) determine the length (but not to exceed 2 years) of the pilot program;
(3) select the type of Oleoresin Capsicum spray device utilized in the pilot program; and
(4) determine which Bureau of Prisons staff will be authorized to participate in the pilot program.
(c) Requirements Subject to Availability of Appropriations- The requirements of this section are subject to the availability of appropriations.
(d) GAO Report- The Government Accountability Office shall, not later than six months after the end of the pilot program, report to Congress an evaluation of the effects of the pilot program and provide any research and analysis that Office determines appropriate on tools to improve officer safety in Federal prisons.
U.S. Congress - Text of H.R.1990 as Introduced in House Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2009
