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SummaryIntroduced in House
2026-04-30
New Pathways Act This bill revises existing requirements for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to help prisoners obtain identification documents prior to their release. With respect to U.S. citizens, the BOP must obtain and provide a Social Security card, a proof of U.S. citizenship document, and a photo identification card. With respect to noncitizens, the BOP must help obtain proof of lawful status and, if applicable, an employment authorization document.
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| Introduced in House | 2026-04-30T04:00:00Z |
Introduced2026-04-30
119th Congress
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Latest Action2026-04-30
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.