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New Pathways Act

USA116th CongressS-1080| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2232
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2232
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1893: Next Step Act of 2019
  • S 116-697: Next Step Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2232: New Pathways Act
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingLicensing and registrations

New Pathways Act

USA116th CongressS-1080| Senate 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
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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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2232
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2232
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1893: Next Step Act of 2019
  • S 116-697: Next Step Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2232: New Pathways Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingLicensing and registrations