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This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to issue a photo identification release card to every U.S. citizen prisoner being released from federal custody within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The identification card must meet REAL ID Act standards and remain valid for at least 18 months after release. The bill mandates that the BOP Director negotiate with each state to establish a system allowing prisoners to use these release cards to obtain state identification. The release card will be accepted as proof of identity for numerous federal programs and agencies, including Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, nutrition assistance, probation services, veterans' programs, and for entering federal buildings. The card is designed to help formerly incarcerated individuals more easily access essential services and establish their identity after release. Additionally, the Attorney General is required to issue guidance to states about creating similar identification processes for prisoners released from state correctional facilities. This legislation aims to reduce barriers faced by individuals reintegrating into society after serving time in federal prison by providing them with a reliable form of identification.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5152/all-info