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H.R. 1889 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Private Prison Information Act of 2007

H.R. 1889 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 17, 2007, sponsored by Tim Holden with 26 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 17, 2007
Co-sponsors
26
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Private Prison Information Act of 2007 - Provides that each nongovernmental entity contracting with the federal government to incarcerate or detain federal prisoners in a privately-owned prison or other correctional facility shall have the same duty to release information about the operation of that facility as a federal agency operating such a facility would have under the Freedom of Information Act.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tim Holden (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 17, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 26, 2008)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1889 (110th Congress): Private Prison Information Act of 2007,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/110-hr-1889/private-prison-information-act-of-2007 (accessed 2026-10-17).