HR 8645 119th Congress

New Pathways Act

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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.

Actions

2026-04-30T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-30T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2026-04-30T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

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