1965 Senate Hearing on Federal Prisoner Work Release (S. 1808)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing serves as the legislative record for the proposal to change federal law (18 U.S.C. § 4082) to permit federal prisoners to work outside of prison facilities, which directly impacts the daily operations of the federal correctional system and the conditions of confinement for federal inmates.
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Federal prisoners
The proposed legislation would change the conditions of their incarceration by allowing for potential work release opportunities.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
The agency would be responsible for implementing and managing the work release programs if the bill is enacted.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing concerns S. 1808, a bill to amend section 4082 of title 18 of the United States Code.
- The primary objective of the proposed amendment is to facilitate the rehabilitation of persons convicted of federal offenses.
- The hearing was held by a special subcommittee of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
- The hearing took place during the first session of the Eighty-ninth Congress on July 29, 1965.
Why It Matters
The hearing serves as the legislative record for the proposal to change federal law (18 U.S.C. § 4082) to permit federal prisoners to work outside of prison facilities, which directly impacts the daily operations of the federal correctional system and the conditions of confinement for federal inmates.
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Shift toward rehabilitation
The hearing highlights a 1965 legislative focus on integrating rehabilitation into the federal prison system through work release.
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