



The White House announced that on September 16, 2026, the President signed S. 32 and S. 307 into law. S. 32, the ‘Local Access to Courts Act,’ adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, as authorized locations for federal court proceedings in their respective districts. S. 307, the ‘Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act,’ directs the Bureau of Prisons to address sexual harassment and assault against staff committed by incarcerated individuals.
The announcement offers no further detail on implementation timelines, funding, or how the Bureau of Prisons intends to meet the new requirements.
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