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US HR2232

US HR2232
New Pathways Act


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Introduced
04/10/2019
In Committee
05/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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, the New Pathways Act, amends the Second Chance Act of 2007 to require the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to help prisoners obtain certain identification documents prior to 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 card. For non-citizen prisoners, the BOP must assist in obtaining proof of lawful status in the U.S. 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, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 05/15/2019)

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