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Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9815| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (1)
Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide specific voting information to inmates who are residents of states that permit them to vote while in BOP custody. Not later than 90 days before a Federal, State, or local election, the BOP must send messages via the TRULINCS system to these eligible inmates, including details on how to register to vote and how to request an absentee ballot . Additionally, the bill mandates that the BOP provide Re-entry Affairs Coordinators at each facility with comprehensive information, such as voter registration criteria, instructions, printed forms, and prepaid envelopes for relevant states. The Director must also publish this information on the BOP's internet website and physically post it in correctional facilities. Furthermore, the bill requires the provision of information in both English and Spanish where available from the state, and mandates support for inmates with recognized disabilities needing assistance with voter registration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4425
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6924
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2023
Jul 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E716)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4425
    Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6924
    Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2023


  • July 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 21, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E716)

Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9815| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide specific voting information to inmates who are residents of states that permit them to vote while in BOP custody. Not later than 90 days before a Federal, State, or local election, the BOP must send messages via the TRULINCS system to these eligible inmates, including details on how to register to vote and how to request an absentee ballot . Additionally, the bill mandates that the BOP provide Re-entry Affairs Coordinators at each facility with comprehensive information, such as voter registration criteria, instructions, printed forms, and prepaid envelopes for relevant states. The Director must also publish this information on the BOP's internet website and physically post it in correctional facilities. Furthermore, the bill requires the provision of information in both English and Spanish where available from the state, and mandates support for inmates with recognized disabilities needing assistance with voter registration.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4425
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6924
Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2023
Jul 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 21, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E716)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4425
    Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6924
    Federal Bureau of Prisons Voting Assistance Act of 2023


  • July 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 21, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E716)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (1)
Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

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