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S. 5120

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To amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to require identification for returning citizens, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · November 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
November 17, 2022
Cosponsors (0)
None
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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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