HR 2232
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Licensing and registrations
New Pathways Act
Introduced: April 10, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 10, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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