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Easier ID Access for Individuals Leaving Federal Custody

This act aims to help individuals leaving federal prisons or community confinement facilities obtain necessary identification documents like photo IDs and Social Security cards. This support is intended to ease their reintegration into society and employment, potentially reducing reoffending rates.
Key points
Federal prisoners and those in community confinement will receive assistance in obtaining REAL ID-compliant photo identification.
Prison authorities will help U.S. citizens obtain Social Security cards and proof of U.S. citizenship documents.
Non-citizens lawfully present in the U.S. will receive assistance in obtaining proof of lawful status and employment authorization documents.
Direct-release prisoners can request help in developing a release plan.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9348
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2022-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

New Pathways Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9348.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal prisoners and those in community confinement will receive assistance in obtaining REAL ID-compliant photo identification.
  • Prison authorities will help U.S. citizens obtain Social Security cards and proof of U.S. citizenship documents.
  • Non-citizens lawfully present in the U.S. will receive assistance in obtaining proof of lawful status and employment authorization documents.
  • Direct-release prisoners can request help in developing a release plan.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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