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H.R. 8645 (119th)

New Pathways Act

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Introduced

30 April 2026

Last action

30 April 2026 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]

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17 July 2026

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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

  1. 30 April 2026

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 30 April 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 April 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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