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Prison Libraries Act of 2026

Introduced Jan 27, 2026 by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver

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Latest action · Jan 27, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What it does

This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide library services for incarcerated individuals.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

Roll-call votes

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