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119-hr-9986119th Congress

Read for Reentry Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would require a GAO study of prison libraries to assess library services in State and Federal prisons. The Comptroller General would have one year to report to Congress on what services exist and how they are funded, plus inmate demographics, recidivism and parole compliance, workforce placement after release, disciplinary infraction rates, and any other findings the Comptroller General considers relevant.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

WA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/30/2026

  • Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 9/24/2026

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