An Eastern Wisconsin Congressman is looking to help President Donald Trump reopen Alcatraz.
President Trump recently announced that he is looking to reopen Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary to house America’s most violent criminals.
In response, Congressman Glenn Grothman has introduced the BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act, which he says will “alleviate staffing shortages at Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities across the country by cutting bureaucratic red tape to enhance the safety and security of BOP personnel.”
This legislation received support from five cosponsors, as well as the Council of Prison Locals C-33, the largest union for BOP employees nationwide.
Grothman said of the measure, “One of the main hurdles in President Trump’s effort to reopen Alcatraz will be the ability to quickly hire Correctional Officers. That is why Congress needs to quickly pass this legislation to help the federal prison system, which has been understaffed and overwhelmed for years.”
More details on the bill can be found at Grothman.House.gov.
