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112th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1175
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 17, 2011
Mr. Cardoza (for himself, Mr. Costa, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Critz) 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.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program
Act of 2011
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Oleoresin capsicum spray pilot program
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.
Scope of Pilot Program
The Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons shall have the discretion to—
select the specific Bureau of Prisons institution or institutions participating in the pilot program;
determine the length (but not to exceed 2 years) of the pilot program;
select the type of Oleoresin Capsicum spray device utilized in the pilot program; and
determine which Bureau of Prisons staff will be authorized to participate in the pilot program.
Requirements Subject to Availability of Appropriations
The requirements of this section are subject to the availability of appropriations.
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.