H.R. 7247

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Prison Libraries Act of 2026

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Committee

Latest Action · January 27, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

119th (2025–2027)

Introduced

January 27, 2026

Sponsor

Rep. Emanuel CleaverD

Cosponsors (40)

39D 1R

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119th (2025–2027)

H.R. 7247

Prison Libraries Act of 2026This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide library services for incarcerated individuals.

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7247/BILLS-119hr7247ih.htm

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7247/BILLS-119hr7247ih.htm

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