New Pathways Act

Sponsored byRep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]NJ· Introduced 30 April 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

30 April 2026·2 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 29 June 2026

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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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
30 April 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
30 April 2026 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
30 April 2026 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

7 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]NJ

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

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Crime and Law Enforcement

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Judiciary Committee
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- Referred To30 Apr 2026

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