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Introduced
04/09/2019
04/09/2019
In Committee
04/09/2019
04/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to require identification for returning citizens, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "New Pathways Act," amends the Second Chance Act of 2007 to require the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to help prisoners obtain identification documents before their release. For U.S. citizen prisoners, the BOP must obtain and provide a Social Security card, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a photo ID. For non-citizen prisoners, the BOP must help obtain proof of lawful status and, if applicable, an employment authorization document. The bill also requires the U.S. Probation System to help direct-release prisoners develop a release plan upon request.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1080/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1080/BILLS-116s1080is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1080/BILLS-116s1080is.pdf.pdf |
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