Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus

Increasing accountability and transparency within the federal prison system | Chair @RepFredKeller

[Congressman Fred Keller @RepFredKeller]

Today I attended the swearing-in ceremony for Colette Peters, the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Director Peters and I share many of the same priorities for the future of the BOP and what the agency needs to be successful.

[GovExec @GovExec]

A New Federal Prisons Director Has Been Named, and Union Officials and Lawmakers Are Optimistic She Will Bring Positive Reforms https://t.co/KwNK5Il3dJ

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

New from @GovExec: Incidents at a Federal Prison in Texas Have Sparked Broader Concerns About BOP Staffing Levels.

@TXRandy14 & @RepFredKeller outline work to hold the BOP accountable.

https://t.co/0VmysPOoIh

[Congressman Fred Keller @RepFredKeller]

.@BOPReformCaucus held a very informative meeting this morning with @OfficialFBOP, @USGAO, and the Council of Prison Locals.

Caucus Members @RepPeteStauber, @TXRandy14, and @RepGrothman weighed in w/ some of the challenges they're seeing with the BOP in their districts.

[Pete Stauber @RepPeteStauber]

A few months ago, BOP refused to let me speak to a Warden operating a prison in my district. I am working to cut the red tape and bring more transparency to the federal agency in charge of keeping our correctional officers safe.

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

.@RepGrothman

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

Happening now: BOP Reform Caucus Members are meeting with officials from @OfficialFBOP, @USGAO, and the Council of Prison Locals.

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

.@RepPeteStauber

[Congressman Fred Keller @RepFredKeller]

Toured USP Canaan today and spoke with corrections officers about staffing challenges and how understaffing has impacted operations.

As the Chair of the @BOPReformCaucus, we will utilize what we learned today to improve the safety/security of BOP facilities.

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

Chair Keller’s statement on BOP Director Carvajal’s retirement:

[Congressman Fred Keller @RepFredKeller]

Yesterday, BOP Director Michael Carvajal announced his retirement. I thank Director Carvajal for his service & look forward to continuing to work with @OfficialFBOP & @BOPReformCaucus toward our shared goal of addressing the challenges that America's federal prison system faces.

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

@BOPReformCaucus Chair Fred Keller joined Congresswoman Lucy McBath in introducing the Prison Camera Reform Act to address critical deficiencies pertaining to surveillance and communication equipment used in federal prisons.

Chair Keller’s statement:

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

https://t.co/gWoiuNCLCl

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

Chair Fred Keller’s statement on recent report from the office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding continued operational challenges at the BOP:

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

This week, Caucus Members @RepFredKeller, @RepDavidTrone, @TXRandy14, @CongressmanGT, @RepPeteStauber, and @RepMikeJohnson sent a follow-up letter to @OfficialFBOP Director Carvajal requesting additional information after our productive meeting in September.

Read our letter ⬇️

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

In case you missed it, ten of the nation’s leading advocacy groups endorsed the mission of the @BOPReformCaucus. Thank you for your support!

[Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus @BOPReformCaucus]

We’re excited to welcome 10 more Members to the @BOPReformCaucus!

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