HR 8645
New Pathways Act
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.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman [D-NJ-12]
- Cosponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- 2026-04-30
- Latest action
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-04-30: Introduced in House
- 2026-04-30: Introduced in House