Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 8645
New Pathways Act
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Introduced 2026-04-30Topic: criminal justice · immigration · social servicesSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceNew 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.
Sponsors
- Bonnie Watson Coleman Democrat sponsor
- 8 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-04-30 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-04-30 | Introduced in House | introduce |