EQIP Improvement Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4133

119th Congress

EQIP Improvement Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 25, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Raskin

D - MD

Cosponsors

13

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Private Prison Information Act of 2023 would require private prisons, jails, and other detention facilities to disclose information to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons must. This would make it easier for the public to access information about the operations and conditions of these facilities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced6/25/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

ChamberHouse

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EQIP Improvement Act of 2025

The Private Prison Information Act of 2023 would require private prisons, jails, and other detention facilities to disclose information to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons must. This would make it easier for

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The Private Prison Information Act of 2023 would require private prisons, jails, and other detention facilities to disclose information to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons must. This would make it easier for the public to access information about the operations and conditions of these facilities.

Bill Number: 4133
Introduced: 6/25/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: EQIP Improvement Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4133
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced: 6/25/2025
Summary: The Private Prison Information Act of 2023 would require private prisons, jails, and other detention facilities to disclose information to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons must. This would make it easier for the public to access information about t

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Private Prison Information Act of 2023 would require private prisons, jails, and other detention facilities to disclose information to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons must. This would make it easier for the public to access information about the operations and conditions of these facilities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Private Prison Information Act of 2023This bill specifies that a record related to a nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility must be considered a federal agency record for purposes of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).A nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility must disclose information under FOIA unless the information is exempt from disclosure or the disclosure is prohibited by law.The term nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility means (1) a private prison, correctional, or detention facility; or (2) a state or local prison, jail, or other correctional or detention facility.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires private prisons, jails, and other detention facilities to disclose information under FOIA
Gives the public more access to information about the operations and conditions in these facilities
Applies to both private and state/local prisons, jails, and detention centers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect anyone who wants to access information about private prisons, jails, and detention centers, including journalists, researchers, and concerned citizens. If passed, it would increase transparency around the management and treatment of incarcerated individuals in these facilities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4133, 119th Congress (2025). "EQIP Improvement Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4133

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