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PICTURE Act

USA119th CongressHR-8761| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to create and maintain a comprehensive photographic directory of all federal prisoners. The central requirement is that this directory must contain a photograph of every individual currently in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. Each photograph must clearly show an uncovered and unobstructed view of the prisoner's face , ensuring accurate visual identification. This legislation achieves its purpose by amending chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, adding a new section to codify this directive. The overall intent is to improve federal prisoner records and provide current photographic evidence.
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Timeline
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

PICTURE Act

USA119th CongressHR-8761| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2026
This bill mandates the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to create and maintain a comprehensive photographic directory of all federal prisoners. The central requirement is that this directory must contain a photograph of every individual currently in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. Each photograph must clearly show an uncovered and unobstructed view of the prisoner's face , ensuring accurate visual identification. This legislation achieves its purpose by amending chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, adding a new section to codify this directive. The overall intent is to improve federal prisoner records and provide current photographic evidence.
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Timeline
May 12, 2026
Introduced in House
May 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted