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Easier Reintegration: ID Cards for Released Federal Prisoners

This new act mandates the Bureau of Prisons to issue photo identification cards to individuals released from federal custody. This aims to simplify access to federal programs like social security and healthcare, and assist in obtaining state IDs, crucial for their successful reintegration into society.
Key points
Individuals released from federal prisons will receive a photo ID card, valid for at least 18 months.
This ID will be accepted as proof of identity for numerous federal programs, including Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and food/housing assistance.
The Director of the Bureau of Prisons will negotiate with states to establish a system for using these cards to obtain state identification.
The act seeks to ease former prisoners' access to essential services and support their reintegration into society.
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Additional Information
BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025
Print number: HR 5152
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-04