Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026 aims to improve conditions in federal prisons by addressing extreme temperatures.
The Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026 mandates the Bureau of Prisons to install and update Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems in all federal correctional facilities. It requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the effects of extreme temperatures on incarcerated individuals and staff, and develop recommendations for safer practices. The Bureau of Prisons must establish an electronic record-keeping system for seasonal training on winter mitigation practices and heat-related illness symptoms.
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