New Pathways Act
119-HR-8645119th CongressIntroduced Apr 30, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12](D-NJ-12)7 cosponsors
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 (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 30, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026Library of Congress