New Pathways Act has not moved since its introduction on Apr 30, 2026, with cosponsors, all Democrats
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
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What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 70 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 1 of 174 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 933 words
- Latest action
- Apr 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 3
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 3
- 118th H.R. 2919 New Pathways Act D · Introduced
- 117th H.R. 9348 New Pathways Act D · Introduced
- 117th S. 5120 New Pathways Act D · Introduced
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]