Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 8761
PICTURE Act
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Introduced 2026-05-12Topic: criminal justice · public safetySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would add a new section to federal law requiring the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to keep a photographic directory of federal prisoners. The directory would include a photograph of each prisoner in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. Each photograph would have to show the prisoner's face uncovered and unobstructed. The bill also updates the table of sections in the related chapter of federal law.
Sponsors
- Scott Perry Republican sponsor
- 6 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-05-12 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-05-12 | Introduced in House | introduce |