The BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025 requires the Bureau of Prisons to issue photo identification cards to all U.S. citizens being released from federal prison facilities. These identification cards must meet federal standards, be valid for at least 18 months after release, and be accepted by federal agencies and programs including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food assistance, housing, education, and Veterans Affairs, as well as for entry into federal buildings. The bill directs the Bureau of Prisons Director to complete implementation within 180 days and to negotiate with states to allow released individuals to use these cards to obtain state identification. The Director must also submit annual reports to Congress on progress in securing state agreements. Additionally, the Attorney General is required to issue guidance to states within one year on how they can issue similar identification cards for people released from state correctional facilities.
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