HR 9815 119th Congress

Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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.

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2026-07-21T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-21T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2026-07-21T00:00:00

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E716)

2026-07-21T00:00:00

Introduced in House

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