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117-hr-9348117th Congress

New Pathways Act

Sponsored By: Representative Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

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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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2022

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

    TX • D

    Sponsored 11/18/2022

  • Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 11/22/2022

  • Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 11/29/2022

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