New Pathways Act

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Introduced

10 April 2019

Last action

15 May 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

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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.

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Timeline

10 April 2019
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
10 April 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 April 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 2019
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Source: Committee

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Related records

related to → Next Step Act of 2019
related to → Next Step Act of 2019
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2232
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/2232
us · 116-hr-2232 · source updated 5 December 2025