H.R.4682

End Solitary Confinement Act

Introduced·7/23/25

Ends solitary confinement in federal facilities and mandates minimum standards for alternative housing.

The End Solitary Confinement Act prohibits solitary confinement in federal facilities, except in specific emergency situations. It mandates that any placement in restrictive housing must be reviewed and approved by health care staff, and requires regular reviews by a multidisciplinary team. The act also establishes a community monitoring body to oversee compliance and make recommendations. It ensures incarcerated individuals have access to out-of-cell time, programming, and services.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 23, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.