Skip to main content

H.R. 9348

Referred to Committee

New Pathways Act

Introduced 11/17/2022•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

11/17/2022 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 11/17/2022

Enter your district to see how this bill affects your community
-

Topics & Subjects

Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingLicensing and registrations

Congressional Votes (0)

No recorded votes yet

Roll call votes will appear here as the bill moves through Congress

Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

5
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

R[
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Democrat • NJ-12

Sponsored 11/17/2022

Cosponsors (4)

R[
Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

D-MD-7

Joined 11/17/2022

R[
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

D-TX-18

Joined 11/18/2022

R[
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

D-WI-4

Joined 11/29/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

November 17, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House11/17/2022

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors4