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New Pathways Act

USA117th CongressS-5120| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2022
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1080
New Pathways Act
Nov 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9348
Introduced in House
Nov 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Nov 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1080
    New Pathways Act


  • November 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9348
    Introduced in House


  • November 17, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 17, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9348: New Pathways Act
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingLicensing and registrations

New Pathways Act

USA117th CongressS-5120| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2022
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1080
New Pathways Act
Nov 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9348
Introduced in House
Nov 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Nov 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1080
    New Pathways Act


  • November 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9348
    Introduced in House


  • November 17, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 17, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9348: New Pathways Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingLicensing and registrations