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HR8645Referred to Committee

To amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to require identification for returning citizens, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-30
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Democrat · NJ · Representative

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-04-30

Bill Summary

The proposal would require people being released from prison to obtain government-issued identification documents before leaving the correctional facility, modifying the existing Second Chance Act that helps formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society. This would affect returning citizens and could impact their ability to secure housing, employment, and access to services immediately after release. The measure is currently under review by the House Judiciary Committee.

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