Number: RL32380
Title: Federal Prison Industries
Authors: Nathan James, Analyst in Crime Policy 
Abstract: This report opens with a discussion of FPI's background and its impact on the federal prison system as well as society. It then summarizes the statutory history of FPI and other laws affecting the industry. It also discusses legislative activity in the 109th Congress. The report concludes with an examination of some of the policy issues surrounding the debate with respect to the elimination of FPI's mandatory source clause.
Pages: 18
Date: January 13, 2009