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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 31, 2026
BillsCrime and Law EnforcementS. 307Congress.gov ↗
S. 307Passed Both ChambersCrime and Law Enforcement

Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 29, 2025
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Introduced
Jan 29
Senate committee
Jan 29
Senate floor
Apr 29
House
Aug 31
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Signed
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What happens next: Cleared both chambers. Heads to the President's desk.

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House · Roll 284
Recorded Aug 31, 2026
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Cosponsors (3)

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Activity timeline

Aug 31
2d ago
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31
2d ago
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284).
Aug 31
2d ago
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284).
Aug 31
2d ago
Considered as unfinished business.
Aug 31
2d ago
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Aug 31
2d ago
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.
Aug 31
2d ago
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Aug 31
2d ago
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 5
May 5, 2025
Held at the desk.
May 5
May 5, 2025
Received in the House.
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Full action log

All 17 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Aug 31
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284).
Aug 31
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 8 (Roll no. 284).
Aug 31
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business.
Aug 31
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Aug 31
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 307.
Aug 31
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules.
Aug 31
HOUSEMs. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025
May 5
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
May 5
HOUSEReceived in the House.
May 1
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 29
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2643)
Apr 29
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 2; text: CR S2643)
Apr 29
SENATESenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 29
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 29
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 29
Introduced in Senate

All 3 cosponsors

2 Democrats · 1 Republican
Democrats (2)
Republicans (1)

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