In CommitteeFiled Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 30, 2026
Summary
The New Pathways Act amends the Second Chance Act to obligate the Bureau of Prisons to provide a photo ID that meets REAL ID standards to inmates before they leave prison or community confinement. It also directs the agency to help both U.S. citizens and eligible non‑citizens obtain the documents needed for that ID and, on request, to develop a release plan with the probation system. The goal is to smooth re‑entry and reduce barriers for returning citizens.
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