HR 2232 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

New Pathways Act

Introduced 2019-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2019-05-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]NC
Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]OH
Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]TX
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]NJ
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]MO
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]NC
Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]VI
Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]LA
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]MS
Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]SC
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]VA
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]GA
Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]MI
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]OH
Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]FL