H.R. 8645 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
New Pathways Act
Cosponsors: 8 (8 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-08
Introduced: 2026-04-30
Latest action (2026-04-30): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What H.R. 8645 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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