Bill Detail
H.R. 9815
Congress: 119
Title
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026
Summary
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026 This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide information about voting to inmates from jurisdictions that allow inmates to vote while in custody. Specifically, before a federal, state, or local election, the BOP must send voting information to inmates, such as how to register to vote and how to request an absentee ballot. The BOP must send additional voting information to the reentry affairs coordinator at each federal correctional facility. The information must be provided in English and Spanish.
Sponsor
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Nov 13, 2026, 9:04 AM · synced 2d ago
Introduced
2026-07-21
Data source mode: congress-gov
Bill Engagement
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026 This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide information about voting to inmates from jurisdictions that all…
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