In CommitteeFiled Apr 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a Publication Review Committee that must evaluate and approve any decision to prohibit a book in Bureau of Prisons facilities. Inmates can appeal bans to the committee, and the Director must report annually on all prohibited books and appeals. The goal is to protect inmates' First Amendment rights and prevent bans based on disfavored viewpoints.
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