HOUSE 2232116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
New Pathways Act
- Last Action
- 5/15/2019
Actions
- 2019-05-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2019-04-10Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2019-04-10Introduced in House
- 2019-04-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-04-10 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- Alma Adams (D-NC)
- Marcia Fudge (D-OH)
- EDDIE JOHNSON (D-TX)
- Donald Payne (D-NJ)
- Robin Kelly (D-IL)
- BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
- WM. CLAY (D-MO)
- Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
- G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
- Stacey Plaskett (D-VI)
- Cedric Richmond (D-LA)
- BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
- JAMES CLYBURN (D-SC)
- Robert Scott (D-VA)
- SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX)
- Henry Johnson (D-GA)
- Brenda Lawrence (D-MI)
- Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
- Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
Subjects
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Criminal justice information and records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Licensing and registrations
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