Federal Prison Industries

Stay Ahead with Real-Time Monitoring of Federal Prison Industries Updates

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Overview of Federal Prison Industries (FPI)

Federal Prison Industries, known as FPI or by its trade name UNICOR, plays a pivotal role within the U.S. federal system. Established by Congress on June 23, 1934, FPI is a wholly-owned government corporation with a mission to employ inmates for job training and market-quality product production. It seeks to maintain a secure, productive prison environment and minimizes the impact on private sector business and labor.

Why FPI Matters

FPI significantly contributes to the safety and functionality of federal correctional facilities. It provides inmates with critical skill-building opportunities, benefiting their post-incarceration reintegration. Additionally, FPI's operations create products and services that support government functions while aiming for self-sustainability.

Who Should Monitor FPI in the Federal Register?

  • Legal Teams: Attorneys and law firms need to monitor FPI for updates on regulations that could influence inmate workforce policies and labor laws.
  • Government Contractors: Companies contracting with the federal government can benefit from understanding FPI's procurement policies and exploring partnership opportunities.
  • Policy Analysts: Analyzing trends in inmate labor can reveal insights into larger criminal justice reforms and economic impacts.
  • Risk Management Experts: Insurance providers and business consultants can mitigate risks associated with new FPI policies by staying informed.

Key Monitoring Intents

Professionals engaged with FPI need to:

  1. Seize Funding Opportunities: Monitoring keeps stakeholders aware of new funding for programs involving inmate labor and corrections facility improvements.
  2. Stay Ahead of Policy Changes: Early awareness of policy shifts enables businesses and legal teams to adapt strategies proactively.
  3. Respond to Open Comment Periods: Timely responses during comment periods allow stakeholders to influence policy-making or express concerns.
  4. Mitigate Risks from Rule Changes: Understanding regulatory impacts helps in refining risk management strategies related to labor and compliance.

Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts

In recent years, FPI has been involved in several critical issues such as balancing the benefits of inmate labor with potential impacts on private industry. Policymakers and interest groups closely watch these developments due to their implications on larger labor market dynamics and justice policies.

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Agency Details

  • Status: Active

    Federal Prison Industries, operating under its trade name UNICOR, continues to function as a government-owned corporation. It is operational under the Department of Justice, fulfilling its mission to employ inmates and provide job skills training. There is no indication of the agency being dissolved, restructured, or losing funding as per the provided information, thus it remains active.

  • Acronym: FPI
  • Website: Visit

Latest Documents

Title Type Published
Justice Department > FPI
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) Standards and Procedures That Facilitate FPI's Ability To Accomplish Its Mission
Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) is withdrawing the proposed codification of its ``Standards and Procedures that Facilitate FPI's ability to Accomplish its Mission''.
 Proposed Rule Sep 03, 1999
Justice Department > FPI
Product Development and Production: Public Involvement Procedures
In this document, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) announces new interim definitions of three key terms: New product, specific product, and significant expansion of an existing product.
 Notice Mar 12, 1997
Justice Department > FPI
Product Development and Production: Public Involvement Procedures
In this document, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI) requests comment on revised definitions of two key terms: new product and specific product.
 Notice Aug 07, 1996

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