Prison Libraries Act of 2026
119-HR-7247119th CongressIntroduced Jan 27, 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. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5](D-MO-5)40 cosponsors
Summary
Prison Libraries Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide library services for incarcerated individuals.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 27, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026Library of Congress