Bill Detail
H.R. 8645
Congress: 119
Title
New Pathways Act
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman [D-NJ-12]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Jun 19, 9:54 AM · synced 10d ago
Introduced
2026-04-30
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Bill Engagement
New Pathways Act This bill revises existing requirements for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to help prisoners obtain identification documents prior to their release.