Legislative Activity
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The "Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act" requires the Inspector General to review and analyze the incidence of sexual harassment and assault against Bureau of Prisons staff, and directs the Attorney General to establish national standards for preventing and punishing such acts.
Laurel Lee
Representative
FL
Laurel Lee
Representative
FL
The "Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act" aims to address and prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault against Bureau of Prisons staff by incarcerated individuals. It mandates a comprehensive review and analysis by the Inspector General of the incidence and effects of such acts, including current punishment practices. Following the review, the Attorney General is directed to establish national standards for preventing, reducing, and punishing sexual harassment and sexual assault in prisons.
The "READY Accounts Act" establishes tax-advantaged savings accounts for homeowners to prepare for and recover from disasters, allowing annual deductions for contributions used for qualified mitigation and recovery expenses.
Laurel Lee
Representative
FL
Laurel Lee
Representative
FL
The READY Accounts Act establishes Residential Emergency Asset-accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) accounts, which allow individuals to deduct up to $4,500 annually for contributions used for qualified home disaster mitigation and recovery expenses. These accounts offer tax benefits, including tax-exempt status and exclusion of qualified distributions from gross income, while non-qualified distributions are subject to taxation and potential penalties. The bill also outlines rules for rollovers, divorce-related transfers, treatment upon the beneficiary's death, and reporting requirements. This act amends the Internal Revenue Code to coordinate READY accounts with existing tax provisions and takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.