In CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 27, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the Attorney General to give grants to states and territories for setting up or expanding prison libraries. By providing books, digital resources, and educational programs, it seeks to improve learning and job skills for people behind bars and lower repeat offenses. The program is funded at $10 million per fiscal year from 2026 through 2031.
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