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HR 8645In committeeCrime & Policinghouse
New Pathways Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
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Latest action · Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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